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Bakersfield , California, January 4. 1926. 667
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council
Chamber of the City Hall at eight o'clock P. M. January 4, 1926.
Present : Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Garlock, Griffith,Ma.rtin,Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 28, 1925,
read and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering
Construction of Curbs & Sidewalks--
Street District No. 525.
This being the time set to receive protests against
the proposed construction of curbs and sidewalks on Baker St. ,
between east 19th. Street and California Avenue, known as
Street District No. 525 and no protests having been presented,
upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Griffith, a resolution
ordering the construction and asking for bids was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson,Carlisle, Oarlock, Griffith, Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Refund Granted G. Chenard,
Account Double Payment of
Redemption.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Griffith, the
City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant
in the aim of $11.26 to G. Chenard, due to double payment of
redemption of 1924 real taxes.
Approval of Assessment
Diagram--St. District No. 514.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, Assessment
Diagram for Street District No. 514 was approved as submitted.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakerafield,California
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ATTEST: �����
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of City of Bakersfield,California.
6 6 8 Bakersfield, California, January 11, 1926.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o *clock P. M. January 11, 1926.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin,Stoner.
Absents None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 4 , 1926 , read
and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution Confirming
and Approving Report of Commissioners
in the Matter of Opening of F Street--
Resolution of Intention No. 518.
This being the time set to submit report of Commis-
sioners in the matter of the opening of a portion of F Street,
covered by Resolution of Intention No. 518, the report was read
and no objections having been presented, upon a motion by
Griffith, seconded by Martin, a resolution adopting and approv-
ing the report as submitted, was adopted as read by the follow-
ing votes
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock,Griffith, Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Resolution
Aceepting Deed from Frank
& Mary E. Heck, for a Portion
of Block Q, Lowell Addition.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, a resolu-
tion accepting. deed from Frank and Mary E. Heck, dated November
17, 1925, covering the E. 30 ft. of the N.i of the W. * of
Block Q. Lowell Addition to be used for a public street, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock,Griffith,Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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Plans & Specifications for the
Improvement of Cherry Street , Between
H. Street & Oleander Avenue, Ordered.
In compliance with a petition signed by 55.47 per
cent of the property owners, upon a motion by Martin, seconded
by Garlock, the City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans
and specifications for grading, oiling and sanding, together
with sidewalks and curbs on Cherry Street, between H Street
and Oleander Avenue .
Adoption of Resolution Designating
the Character of Official Warning
and Direction Signs.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, a
resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE CHARACTER
OF OFFICIAL 'M'MING AND DIRECTION SIGNS IN THE CITY OF BAKERS-
FI-r.I.D, PROVIDING FOR THE SAID BEING UNIFORM AND PROVIDING FOR
TIES l&RECTION THEREOF", was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Garlock, Griffith, Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent ' None.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin,
claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and
the Auditor was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer
to cover same.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Garlock, seconded by Martin, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakerifield,Calif.
AT`LEST s
City Clerk and ex-offialo Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
6"�0 Bakersfield, California, January 18, 1926.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council
Chamber of the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. M. Jan. 18, 1926 .
Present: Bain, Benson,Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith,Martin$toner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 11 , 1926 ,
read and approved as read.
Confirmation of Assessment
List--St. District No. 517.
This being the time set to consider protests
against the assessment levied for the installation of electro-
liers in Street District No. 517, and no protests having
been presented, upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin,
the assessment list was approved and confirmed as submitted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain,Benson,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Opening Bidsfor Sidew4.lks
and Curbs on Baker Street,
Street District No. 525.
This being the time set to open bids to cover the
proposed installation of curbs and sidewalks on Baker Street,
between East 19th. Street and California Avenue , known as
Street District No. 525 , upon a motion by Griffith, seconded
by Martin, all bids received were publicly opened, examined
and declared.
All Bids for Street District
No. 525 Rejected and New Bids
Called for.
After a consideration of the bids placed for the
proposed installation of sidewalks and curbs on a portion
of Baker Street, known as Street District No.. 525, upon a
motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith, all bids were re-
jected and the City Clerk instructed to call for new bids.
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Bakersfield,California, January 18, 1926.
Extension of Time Granted
Union Paving Co. to Complete
Street District No. 510.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, the
Union Paving Co. was granted a 60day extension of time to
complete the improvement of Chester Lane, known as Street
District No. 510.
Approval of Assessment Diagram
for Sewer District No. 520.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, assessment
diagram for Sewer District No. 520 was approved as submitted.
Refund Granted N. L. Delmarter,
for 1925 Penalties on First
Installment of Taxes.
Upon a notion by Martin, seconded by Bain, the City
Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant to
N. L. Delmarter for $14.29 , to cover penalties collected
on first installment of 1925 taxes.
Mayor & City Clerk Authorized
to Execute Agreement with
S. P. Co. re-34th. Street Crossing.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Martin, the
Mayor and the City Clerk were authorized to execute an
agreement on behalf of the City with the Southern Pacific
Co. pertaining to 34th. Street crossing.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield,California
ATTEST:
City Clerk and ex-of icio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
G-7 2 Bakersfield, California, January 25 , 1926.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber
of the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. M. January 25, 1926.
Present: Bain, Benson, Garlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Absent: Carlisle .
Minutes of the Regular Yeeting of January 18,
1926 , read and approved as read.
Complaint 'gainst Auto Wrecking
Establishment on 19th. Near Q St.
A Lady appeared before the Council and protes-
ted against allowing an auto wrecking concern to operate on
19th. Street near Q and after some discussion, upon a motion
by Benson, seconded by Martin, the matter was referred to
the City Manager for investigation.
Approval of Assessment Diagram--
Street District No. 519.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin,
assessment diagram for Street District No. 519 was approved
as submitted.
Action on Request for Refund--
B. G. Russell, 1922 Weed Assessment
Deferred for One Week.
An application for a refundfor $3.77 covering
a 1922 weed assessment was presented by B. G. Russell, and
upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, action on same
was deferred for one week.
Extension of Time Granted
Street District No. 514.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, the
Robinson Electric was granted a 60 day extension of time to
complete the improvement of Street District No. 514.
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Bakersfield, California, January 25 , 1926.
Extension of Time Granted--
Street District No . 517.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlock, the
Robinson Electric was granted a 45 day extension of time to
complete the improvement of Street District No. 517.
Councilman Bain & City Manager
Ogden Delegated to Represent the
City at a Special Meeting of the
League of California Municipalities.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlock, Council-
man Bain and City Manager Ogden were delegated to represent the
City of Bakersfield at a special meeting of the League of
California Municipalities , being held for the purpose of dis-
cussing telephone toll charges.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 262 N.S.
Amending Zoning Ordinance No . 183 N.S.
Uihom a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, Ordinance
No. 262 N. S. amending zoning ordinance No. 183 was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Uarlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlisle.
Permit Granted to Establish
Petroleum Distributing Plant on
15th. Street , Between 0 & P Sts.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Griffith,
George H. Barnett was granted permission to establish a
petroleum distributing plant on a lot on the north side of
15th. Street , between 0 and P Streets.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin,
claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed,
and the Auditor was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer
to cover same.
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New Park at 6th. & R Streets
Named "Lowell Park°.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin , the
new park at 6th. and R Streets was named "Lowell Park".
Plans & S _)ecifications Ordered
for the Paving of Union Avenue,
Between California &: Truxtun Avenues.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, the
City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifi-
cationf for the paving of Union Avenue , between California
and Truxtun Avenues, to consist of a 31 inch asphalt concrete
base with a 1* inch Warrenite Bithulithic wearing surface.
Adjournment.
Upon a ,action by Carlock, seconded by Martin, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the Bakerafield,California
ATU, ST:
City Clerk andex-o ficioiClerk of the
Council of the City of Bar.-ersfield,
California.
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Bakersfield, California, February 1, 1926.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber
of the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. M. February 1, 1926.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock,Griffith,Martin,Stonex•.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 25, 1926 ,
read and approved as read.
Opening Bids--Curbs & Side-
walks, St. District No. 525.
This being the time set to open bids to cover the
proposed construction of curbs and sidewalks on certain portions
of Baker Street, known as Street District No. 525, upon a
motion by Carlisle , seconded by Martin, all bids received
were publicly opened , examined and declared.
Adoption of Resolution Awarding
Contract for Improvement in Street
District No. 525.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlisle, a
resolution awarding contract to Dean & Stroble for the
construction of curbs and sidewalks in Street District
No. 525 was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock,Griffith,Martin.Stoner.
Noes: None
Absent; None.
Proposed Dissolution of
Municipal Water Board.
Mr. J. Himma.n appeared before the Council and
stated that within a short time an election will be necessary
for directors of the Bakersfield Municipal Water District,
and requested that some step be taken to dissolve the Board.
After some discussion, upon a motion by Benson, seconded by
Bain, the matter was referred to the City Attorney for an
opinion.
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Refund Granted B. G. Russell for
Erroneous 1922 Weed Assessment.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlock, the
City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant
for $3.77 to B. G. Russell to cover an alleged erroneous
assessment in 1922 for cutting weeds. The refund was granted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle,
Absent: None.
Approval of Map--Orange Place.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, a
sub-division of the * of the Si of the Ef of the E* of the
N.E.4 of theN.W.-}, Section 13, Township 29 South, Range 27E,
to be known as "Orange Place" was approved.
Acceptance of City Treasurer's
Financial Reports for November
& December, 1925.
Upon a ,notion by Bain, seconded by Griffith, the
City Tre�.surer's Financial Reports for the months of Novem-
ber and December 1925 were accepted and ordered placed
on file.
City Clerk Instructed to Publish
Certain Instruments Pertaining to
Improvement Districts in Bakers-
field Morning Echo.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith,
the City Clerk was instructed to publish a notice of the
filing of assessment list and all subsequent instruments per-
taining to Street Districts No. 510, 514 and 519 and Sewer
District No. 520 in the Bakersfield Morning Echo.
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Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin,
claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and
the Auditor was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer
to cover same.
City Auditor Authorized and
Instructed to Issue a Warrant
to Help Defray Expenses of
Obtaining Annexation Petition.
A request submitted by the Kern County Realty
Board, asking for a donation of $85. 00 to help defray the
ex,jenses involved in securing petition to hold an election
for the purpose of annexating territory southeast of the
City, was presented and upon a motion by Martin, seconded by
Griffith , the City Auditor was authorized and instructed
to issue a warrant in the above mentioned sum to cover.
:acceptance of Certified
Accountants Report for 6 Mos.
Period Ending December 31, 1925.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Carlisle,
Audit Report submitted by J. Arthur Greenfield & Co. ,
Certified Accountants , covering an audit of the books and
accounts of the City of Bakersfield for the period beginning
July let , 1925 and ending December 31st. 1925 was accepted
and ordered placed on file.
Plans & Specifications for
Sewers in S. W. Portion of City.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlisle ,
the City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and speci-
fications for the construction of Sewers in the Southwest
portion of the City.
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Plans & Specificationf Ordered
for Sewers in Blocks 238, 239
& 240, Kern.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, the
City Engineer ,vas instructed to prepare plans and speci-
fications for the construction of sewers in Blocks 238,
239 and 240, Bakersfield , formerly Kern.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin,
the Council adjourned.
yor of the City of rsfield, alifornia.
ATTEST
City Clerk and ex-o ficio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
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Bakersfield, California, Feb. 8, 1926 . 679
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield , California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. M. February 8, 1926.
Present : Bain, Benson,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 1, 1926,
read and approved as read.
Approval and Confirmation of
Assessment List--Street District
No. 510.
This being the time set to hear protests and appeals
against assessments levied for the improvement of Street District
No. 510, and no
or appeals having been presented, upon a
motion by Carlisle , seconded by Bain, the assessment list was
approved and confirmed as submitted.
Approval and Confirmation of
Assessment List--Street District
No. 514.
This being the time set to hear protests and appeals
against assessments levied for the improvement of Street District
No. 514, and protests or appeals having been presented, upon a
motion by Bain, seconded by Carlock, the assessment list was
approved and confirmed as submitted.
Approval and Confirmation of
Assessment List--Sewer District
No. 520.
This being the time set to hear protest* and appeals
against assessments levied for the improvement of Sewer District
No. 520, and no protests or appeals having been presented, upon a
motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith, the assessment list was
approved and confirmed as submitted.
6 s o Bakersfield, Calif. February 8, 1926.
City Attorney Instructed to
Prepare Resolution of Intention
to Narrow Portion of Myrtle
Street to 60 Feet.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare a Resolution of Intention
to narrow Myrtle Street, from 18th. Street to the Santa Fe
Tracks, to a width of 60 feet.
Acceptance of City Treasurer's
Financial Report for January, 1926.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle , the
City Treasurer's Financial report fortche month of January, 1926 ,
was accepted and ordered placed on file.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, claims,
as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the
Auditor was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to
cover same.
City Clerk Instructed to Ask
for Bids to Furnish Automobiles
for Police and Engineering
Departments.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, the
City Clerk was instructed to ask for bids to furnish two
touring cars for use in the Police and the Engineering Departments.
Proposed Amendments to
Building Ordinance.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Griffith, the
City Attorney was instructed to amend existing building ordi-
nance, so that it will be allowable for garages to be built
up to the property line, so long as no portion of same shall
extend over the property line. The City Attorney and the Build-
ing Inspector were also instructed to submit any other changes
in the building code which they deem necessary to be made.
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Matter of Providing Parking
Space in Front of Hotel Manchester,
Referred to the Manager for Handling.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, a petition
submitted by H. W. Claflin, owner of the Hotel Manchester,
requesting that a space be allowed for parking purposes in
front of his hotel for patrons, was referred to the City
Manager for handling.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of BakOrsfield ,CalUornia.
ATTAST:
City Clerk and ea-officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
682 Bakersfield , California, February 15 , 1926.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield , California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight otclock P. M. February 15, 1926.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle ,Carlock,Griffith,Martin,Stoner.
Absent : None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 8, 1926 ,
read and approved as read.
Opening Bids for Automobiles
for Police and Engineering
Departments.
This being the time set to open bids received to
cover the proposed purchase of two automobiles for use in the
police and engineering depoxtments, upon a motion by Griffith,
seconded by Martin, all bids received were publicly opened,
examined and declared.
Action on Bids Deferred
for One Week.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin,
action on the proposals, to furnish the City with two automo-
biles, was deferred for one week for consideration.
City Manager Instructed to
Investigate Intake of Syphon
at King and Dolores Streets.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, the
City Manager was instructed to investigate the advisability
of placing a grid at the intake opening of an uncovered ditch
at King and Dolores Streets.
Amended "Belle Heights"
Map Approved .
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Benson, a
map showing a subdivision of hots 4 and 5, as shown on corrected
map of Citrus Terrace Villa Tract, to be known as "Belle Heights"
was approved.
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adoption of Plans and Specifi-
cations, Union Avenue, Between
California and Truxtun Avenues ,
Street District No. 526.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin, plans
and specifications to cover the proposed improvement of Union
Avenue , between California and Truxtun Avenues, known as Street
District No. 526 , were adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle ,Carlock,Griffith,iulartin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent; None .
.Adoption of Resolution of
Intention No. 526.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Carlisle , Resolu-
tion of Intention No. 526 , covering the proposed improvement
of Union Avenue , between California and Truxtun Avenues, known
as Street District No. 526 , was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle ,Carlock.Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent; None.
Adoption of Resolution of In-
tention No. 527 , Narrowing a
Portion of Myrtle Street to 60 Feet.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlook,
Resolution of Intention No. 527 , proposing to narrow Myrtle
Street , between 18th. and the Scants Fe Reservation, from 82-j
to 60 feet was adopted us read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle ,Carlock,Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, claims,
as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the Auditor
was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer t000ver same.
684 Bakersfield ,California, February 15, 1926.
Committee Appointed to Recom-
mend Changes in Building Code.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Carlisle , the
Mayor was requested to appoint a committee of three to work
with the City manager, the Attorney and the Building Inspec-
tor in recommending changes to be made in the existing
building ordinance. The Mayor appointed Councilmen Benson,
Carlock and Griffith.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the Ci of drsfield' alifornia.
ATThST:
City Clerk and ex_-officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
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Bakersfield, California, February 23, 1926. 685
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield , California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight otclock P. M. February 23, 1926.
Present : Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith.
Absent: Martin, Stoner.
Councilman Griffith acted as presiding officer in the absence
of Mayor Stoner.
Minutes of the Regular Ireeting of February 15th, 1926 ,
read and approved as read.
Approval of Assessment List
for Street District No. 519.
This being the time set to receive protests and
a;.:peals against assessments levied for the improvement of
Street District No. 519, snd no protests or appeals having
b-en presented, upon a motion by Carlisle, secondedby Bain,
the assessment list was approved and confirmed as submitted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson; Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith.
Noes: None.
Absent: Vartin, Stoner.
Adoption of Order Providing
for Street Improvement Bonds,
Street District No. 511.
This being the time set to receive protests against
the issuance of Bonds, covering unpaid assessments for the
improvement of Street District No. 511, and no protests having
been presented, upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Benson,
an order providing for the issuance of bonds was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith.
Noes: None.
Absent : Martin, Stoner.
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Purchase of Two Automobiles for use
in Police and Engineering Departments.
This being the time fixed to further consider bids placed
proposing to furnish the city with two automobiles for use in
the Police and Engineering departments, upon a motion by Bain,
seconded by Carlisle , bid placed by the Bakersfield Motors
Company, proposing to furnish one Big Six Studebaker touring
car, equipped as specified for a net sum of $1894.00 and bid
placed by the Cable Motor Company, proposing to furnish one
Hupmobile Six touring car for the netsum of $1275.00 were ac-
cepted and all other bids rejected.
Proposed Amendment to Dance
Ordinance No. 171 N. S.
Upon a motion by Oarlock, seconded by Carlisle, the
City Attorney was instructed to amend section 14 of Dance
Regulation Ordinance No. 171 N. S. eliminating that part of
same prohibiting the collection of fees for individual dances.
Protest Against Coupon Chain
Merchandising.
Mr. Allsup, Secretary of the Kern County Retail
Dealers Association, appeased before the Council advocating
the enactment of an ordinance prohibiting coupon chain merchan-
dising in the City of Bakersfield. After some discussion, upon
a motion by Benson, seconded by Bain, the matter was referred
to the City Manager and the City Attorney for recommendation.
Adoption of Plans and Specifi-
cations--Sewer District No. 528.
Upon a motion by Caa.rlock, seconded by Carlisle,
plans and specifications covering the proposed construction
of Sewers in Blocks 238, 239 and 240, Bakersfield, formerly
Kern, to be known as Sewer District No. 528, were adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle: , Oarlock, Griffith.
Noes: None.
Absent: Martin, Stoner.
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Adoption of Resolution No. 528.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle ,
Resolution of Intention No. 528, covering the proposed constr-
uction of Sewers in Blocks 238, 239 and 240, Bakersfield formerly
Kern , was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith.
Noes: None .
Absent: Vartin, Stoner.
Permit Granted Farmers Garage
to Vaintain Business as Second
Hand Automobile Dealer.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Benson, the
Farmers Garage was granted permission to conduct and maintain
the business of second hand dealer and second handautomobile
dealer at 927- 18th. Street.
Application for Franchise to
Lay Tracks Across City Streets,
Filed by Southern Pacific Company.
,ui application filed by the Southern Pacific
Railroad Company, asking for a franchise to cross Q, Tames and
24th. Streets, in order to reach the proposed new Freight
Station at 21st. and R Streets was presented, and upon a motion
by Carlisle , seconded by Bain, action on same was deferred
until the regular meeting of March 29th. 1926.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle,
claims asaudited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the
Auditor was instructed to issue warrants on the 'Treasurer
to cover same.
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Plans and Specifications Ordered
for the Paving of Humboldt Street.
Upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Benson,
the City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and spec-
ifications for the paving of Humboldt Street , between Union
Avenue and Kern Street, to consist of a 3_2" inch asphalt
concrete base with a li inch Warrenite Bithulithic Wearing
surface.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Carlisle , the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Ba ersfield, Califcr nia
.�TTi ST:
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City Clerk and ex—b£ficio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield , California.
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Bakersfield, California, March 1, 1926.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o ' clock P. M. March 1, 1926.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith,Martin,Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular IJieeting of February 23, 1925.
read and approved as read.
Special Iueeting of League of
California Municipalities at
Fresno , March 6th. 1926.
A notice calling a Special Meeting of the League
of California Municipalities, to be held in Fresno on Saturday,
March 6th. 1926 , for the purpose of determining what action
should be taken by the Cities of California in relation to
telephone rates, was read and upon a motion by Martin, seconded
by Griffith, Councilman Bain and City Manager Ogden were in-
structed to attend the meeting on behalf of the City of Bakersfield
Protest Filed Against Annex-
ation of Territory 'Pest of
Union Avenue and North of
Brundage Lane.
A protest filed by 98 residents of the area between
Union Avenue and I Street, 4th. Street and Brundage Lane, protest-
ing the annexation of that territory, was presented and upon a
motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, was ordered placed on file .
Approval of Homecrest Map .
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, a
map showing a subdivision in the S. W. T of Section 12, Township
29 South, Range 27 E. to be known as Homecrest , was approved.
690 0 Bakersfield, California, March 1 , 1926 .
a
Bill for &lectroliers--
Emerson School Property,
Allowed.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, the
City Auditor was instructed to issue a warrant in favor of
.11iott-Horne Co. , in the sum of 4'224.21to cover the pay-
ment of Assessment No. 403, Street Listrict No . 514 for
electroliers, chargeable to property owned by the Bakers-
field School District , in Block 312, Bakersfield.
Petition to Open Fremont
Street, West to Union Avenue.
A petition signed by a large number of interested
persons, asking that steps be taken to open Fremont Street
west to Union Avenue, was presented , and upon a motion by
Griffith, seconded by Martin, was referred to the City Manager
for recommendation.
Petition from P. T. A. for
City Milk Inspection.
A petition presented by the Parent Teacher 's
Associations of Bakersfield, asking that arrangements be
made for the inspection of milk by City Authorities, was
read and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, same
was. accepted and ordered filed, and the City Clerk instructed
to inform the petitioners that the Council does not deem it
advisable at this time to expend city monies for that purpose.
Petition from Moose Lodge for
Permit to Conduct a Fiesta.
A petition signed by 54 merchants of East Bakers-
field , asking that a permit be granted the Royal Order of
Moose to conduct a fiesta on the vacant lot at the corner of
Jackson and King Streets , during the last week in March, was
presented, and upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin,
was referred to the City ]danager for recommendation.
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Bakersfield, California, March 1, 1926 .
Matter of Advisability of
Bonding Against Forgery.
A representative of the National Surety Company,
appeared before the Council and explained why hedeemedit
advisable for the City to insure itself against losses by
forgery, and after some discussion, upon atmotion by Bain ,
seconded by Griffith , the P:ayor was requested to appoint a
committee of three to meet with the City Manager and City
Attorney and to submit their recommendation to the Council
at the next regular meeting. The Mayor appointed Councilmen
Fain, Benson and Martin.
Proposed Ordinance Prohibiting
Chain Merchandising.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Griffith, the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance pro-
hibiting chain merchandising within the City.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Bain, the
Council adjourned.
r
Mayor of the City of 7aksrsfi'e1d,CalTfornh.
ATTEST:
City Clerk and ex-offi io lerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield ,
California.
692,)
Bakersfield, California, March 8, 1926 .
Minutes of the Regular idleet:i.ng of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. M. Tu;arch S, 1926 .
Present: Bain, Benson,Carlisle ,Carlock, Griffith, PLartin,Stoner.
Absent: None .
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of ;arch 1 , 1926 ,
read and approved as read.
Adoption of Order Providing
for Issuance of Jtreet Improvement
Bonds--Street District No. 517 .
This being the time set to receive protests against
the issuance of bonds to cover unpaid assessments in Street
District No. 517 for the installation of electroliers on I
Street, between 20th. and 23rd Streets, and no protests having
been presented , upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith,
an Order providing for the issuance of the bonds was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson,Carlisle ,Carlock,Griffitli,lulartin,Stoner.
Noes : None.
Absent : None.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering
Construction of Paving on Union
Avenue--Street District No. 526.
This being the time set to hear protests against
the contemplated improvement of Union Avenue, between Truxtun
and California Avenues , known as Street District Nov . 526 and
no protests having been presented, upon a motion by Carlisle,
seconded by Martin, a Resolution ordering the construction and
asking for bids to cover the work was adopted as read by the
following vote :
Ayes: Bain, Benson,Carlisle ,Carlock, Griffith, Ma.rtin,Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: None.
12it47 Bakersfield , California, March 8, 1926 . 693
Action on Request for Permit
for Fiesta Deferred One VWeek.
This being the time set to again consider a petition presented
by the Moose Lodge , asking for permission to conduct a Fiesta on
the vacant lot at Jackson and King Streets, during the last week
in :,'arch, the Council proceeded to listen to a very vigorous
protest presented by one of the ministers of Fast Bakersfield
on behalf of the members of three churches. It was then moved by
Griffith, seconded by Garlock, that action on the request again
be deferred one week for consideration.
Plans and Specifications Ordered
for the Paving of Flower Street.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle , the
City engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifications
for the paving of Flower Street from Alta Vista Drive to the
City limits on the east , the pavement to consist of a 3:'a- inch
asiohalt concrete base , with a 1- inch Warrenite Bithulithic
Nearing surface.
Adoption of Plans and Specifi-
cations for Paving Humboldt Street--
Street District No. 529.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, plans
and specifications for the paving of Humboldt Street , to be
known as Street District No. 529, were adopted by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Garlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Yibsent: None.
Adoption of Resolution of
Intention No. 529 .
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Benson, Resolution
of Intention No. 529 to cover the improvement of Humboldt Street
from Union Avenue to Kern Street was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith,Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
694 Bakersfield , California, March 8, 1926.
Adoption of Resolution Accepting
License Agreement from Southern
Pc.cific Co. re-34th. Street Crossing.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Benson,
License agreement dated Jamaary 18, 1926 , between the Southern
Pacific Railroad Company and the City of Bakersfield, covering
highway crossing at 34th. Street , was adopted as read by the
following vote :
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle: , Carlock,Griffith,Yartin,Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: None.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 263 N.S
Amending Dance Ordinance No. 171 N. S.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Carlock, Ordi-
nance No. 263 N. S. Amending Sections 14 and 15 of Dance Regu-
lation Ordinance No . 171 N. S. was adopted as read by the
following vote :
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock,Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent : None.
Resolution of Intention Ordered
for Opening Fremont Street , ',,jest
to Union Avenue .
Upon a motion by Griffith , seconded by Bain, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare a Resolution of Intention
covering the proposed opening of Fremont Street , west to
Union Avenue.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin , claims
as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor
was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
litzit47 B 695
'Bakersfield , California March8, 1926.
Report of Committee on Forgery
Insurance and Surety Bond for
Deputy City Clerk and Deputy
City Auditor.
Councilman. Bain, of the Committee appointed to investi-
gate the advisability of obtaining Surety Bonds covering forgery,
reported that it was the recommendation of the Committee that
this class of insurance be not purchased at this time , but
recommended that the position of Deputy City Clerk and Deputy
City Auditor be placed under bond to the eytent of $2,500.00.
Upon a motion by Martin, secondedby Carlisle , the report of the
Committee was accepted and the Committee discharged.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Griffith , seconded by Martin, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Ba.kersf� field, a-lif.
City Clerk and ex-of icio Clerk of the
Council of the City of "akersfield,
'�. Afornia.
696 6 Bakersfield , California, Parch 15, 1926.
.
Minutes of the Regular ]meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. Y. March 15, 1926.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith,Martin, Stoner.
Absent: None.
Pinutes of the Regular I,ieeting of Larch 8, 1926 , read
and approved as read.
,Woution of Resolution Order-
ing Construction of Sewers in
Sewer District No. 528.
This being the time set to receive protests against
the proposed construction of Sewers in Blocks 238, 239 and 240,
Bakersfield, formerly Kern , :known as Sewer District No. 528
and no protests having been presented, upon a motion by Carlisle,
seconded by Carlock, a resolution ordering the work and asking
for bids was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock,Griffith,Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Permit Granted Loyal Order of
Loose to have Fiesta, During
Week,Beginning April 5th.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Bain, the Loyal
Order of Moose was granted a permit toehold a charity fiesta
during the week beginning April 5, 1926, on the Southern Pacific
Circus grounds, it being understood that the fiesta is to con-
sist of a Merry-go-round, Ferris=4heel, Penny Arcade , Riding
Academy and a number of stands to be underthe direct supervision
and operation of the Moose Lodge. The permit was granted by the
following vote :
Ayes: Bain,Benson,Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
)--W147 Bakersfield, California, larch 15 , 1926 . 697
Adoption of Plans and Specifica-
tions for Sewers South of Chester
Place and West of Oleander Avenue ,
Sewer District No. 530.
Upon a r::otion by Benson, seconded by I,Artin, plans
and specifications to coverthe proposed construction of sewers
south of Chester Laneand west of Oleander Avenue in Sewer Dis-
trict No. 530 were adopted asxead by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock,Griffith, 1.1artin, 5toner.
Noes: None.
Absent : None .
:adoption of Resolution of
Intention No. 530.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by ID:artin, Resolu-
tion of Intention No. 530 covering the proposed construction
of sevrers in the southwest portion of the City, was adopted
as read by the _'ollo:ving vote:
Ayes: Bain , Benson, Carlisle, Carlock,Griffith,Itlartin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Ordinance No.264 N.S.
Amending License Ordinance No.190 N.S.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by I4'fartin, Ordi-
nance No. 264 N. S. amending License Urdinance To . 190 N. S. by
adding subdivisions to Sections 15 and 45 , pertaining to endless
cha,.in merchandising, was adopted as read by the followin-- vote:
Ayes: Bain,Benson,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith, Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None .
Permit Granted to Privately
Pave the Alley in Block 271,
Bakersfield .
Uponra motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, a
permit was granted to pave the Alley through Block 271 with
cement concrete paving under the supervision of the City Engineer.
i
Bakersfield, California, Larch 15, 192'6.
6198
Permit To Privately Construct
Sewers in Blocks 466a, 466d,
467b, 467c.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by :martin, permisr
sion was granted Helm & Bailey to privately construct sewers
in Blocks situated between 22nd. & 24th. Streets , and
Cedar and B Streets, under the supervision of the City
Engineer.
Acceptance of Treasurer 's
Financial Report for Febru-
ary 1926.
Upon a motion b;° Bain, seconded by Martin, the
City Treasurer ' s financial report for the month of Febru-
ary 1926 , was accepted s.nd ordered placed on file.
Action on Proposed City Milk
Inspection Deferred for One 'Week.
A petition presented by the Milk Inspection
Committee of the City Federation P. T. A. asking that steps
be taken toward the ins,-)ection of milk by City Authorities
was reaId, and upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Ben-
son, action on the matter was deferred for one week.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin,
the Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersf eld, California.
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
ttizi47
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700
Bakersfield, California, Idarch 22, 1926.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield , California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. I;S. Idarch 22, 1926.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith,ltartin, Stoner.
Absent: None.
Yinutes of the Regular Meeting of Larch 15 , 1926 ,
read and approved as read.
Opening Bids--Union avenue
Street District No. 526.
This being the time set to open bids to cover the
proposed improvement of a portion of Union Avenue, known as
Street District No. 526, upon a motion by Garlock, seconded by
Griffith, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and
declared.
Adoption of Resolution Award-
ing Contract for Improvement
of Street DistAct No. 526.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, a Resolu-
tion Awarding contract for theimprovement of a portion of Union
Avenue, known as Street District No. 526 to Thompson Bros. , was
adopted as read 'by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent : None.
Complaint Relative to Alleged
Unsanitary Condition of Open
Ditch, Between (,, and R Streets.
A complaint was presented to the Council, relative to
the alleged unsanitary condition of an open ditch running north
and south, between q and R Streets , north of 24th. Street, and
upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, the matter was
referred to the City lUnager for recommendation.
Permit Granted Eagles for Jubilee.
Upon a motion by Carlook, seconded by Martin, a permit
was granted the Fraternal Order of Eagles to hold a jubilee in
the Eagle 's hallfor one week, beginning April 12th. 1926.
Bakersfield, California, IlLrch 22, 1926.
doption of Plans and Specifi-
cations for Improvement of Streets
in Homaker Park--Street District No. 531.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock , plans
and specifications to cover sewers and street work in Homaker
Park, to be known as Street District No. 531 , were adopted as
read by the following vote :
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Cariisle ,Carlock, Griffith,Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
:absent: None .
Adoption of Resolution of
Intention No. 531.
Upon a motion by Carlisle. seconded by Bain, resolu-
tion of Intention No. 531, covering the construction of Sewers
and the improvement of certain Streets in Homaker Park in Dis-
trict No. 531 , was adopted as read by thefollowinG vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlislo ,Carlock, Griffith , Yartin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 265 N. S.
Naming Cherry Street.
Upon a motion-by Carlock, seconded by Bain, Ordinance
No . 265 N. S. entitled , ° AN ORDINANCE EAr:ING THAT CERTAIN STREET
IN THE CITY OF BAKaRWELD , RUNNIEG FROM THE EASTERLY LINrE OF
Ola rJ1DER AVi;NUE TO THu ,SLOT RLY LINE OF H STREET, CHERRY STR1;,;T" ,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent : None.
Adoption of Plans and Specifi-
cations for Improvement of Cherry
Street, Street District No. 532.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by h:artin, plans
and specifications covering the improvement of Cherry Street,
known as Street District No . 532, ve re LdopteO as. read by the fol-
lowing vote:
Ayes: Bain,Benson , Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin„Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent : None.
Bakersfield, California, i,'-arch 22, 1926 . `3
Adoptions of Resolution of
Intention No. 532.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle ,
Resolution of Intention No . 532, covering the improvement of
Cherry Street was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle ,Carlock, Griffith, io rtin,Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: None.
Adoption of Resolution of In-
tention No. 533--Opening a Street
Between Union Avenue and Sonora St.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, Resolution
of Intention No . 533 entitled , "RESOLUTION OF IITENi'ION TO ABANDON
POhTION Or' Fi: !XNT STRjb,IT IN This CITY OF B1dL,�'R.;FL�' LD AND TO OYLIN
A STRIAT FROM THE 3"STiALY LIIud OF UNION AV'SNUN TO THE WESTERLY LINT:
OB SONORA STREET IN THE CITY OF BAKLRSFI:ILD, CALIFORNIA, " was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Denson, Carlisle ,Carlock, Griffith, Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent : None.
Approval of Cedar Park Map.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Griffith, a map
showing a resubdivision of Blocks 466a and 466d, and the Q of
Blocks 467b and 467c , to be known as Cedar Park, was approved.
Petition re-Improvement of
Baker Street, Denied.
A petition presented by a Committee, representing
property owners on Baker Street, recommending that the curb line
on either side of Baker Street, from Jackson to Bernard Streets,
be set back three feet from the present line, at the expense of
the City and that the roadway be paved with a 5 inch warrenite
pavement , was presented and upon a motion by Garlock, seconded
by Martin, the petition was denied.
3akcrsfield , California , larcli. 22, 1926 .
Allowance of Claims.
Upou a motion by Griffith, seconded by Oarlock, claims
as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor
was instructed to issue warrants on the 'Treasurer to cover same.
City 1.1mager Instructed to
Investigate helative to Condi-
tion of Present Handling of
Milk and Dairy Products.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, the
City Manager was instructed to make an investigation and sub-
mit a report to the Council as soon as possible , covering the
condition of places retailing milk and dairy products.
Proposed Plans for Irnprovement
of Flower Street Abandoned.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, the
Cit,,- Engineer was instructed to disregard instructions recently
given by the Council, covering the proposed improvement of
Flower Street, from: Alta Vista Drive to the east City Limits.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Carlock, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield,California.
ATT:ST:
City Clerk and ex officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bale rsfield,
California.
Bakersfield, California, I,1arch 29 , 1926. 5
Minutes of the Regular iueeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the
City Hall at eight o 'clock P. M.March 29, 1926.
Present. Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock,Griffith ,Martin,Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular Yeeting of March 22, 1926 ,
read and approved as read.
Opening Bids--Sewer District
No. 528.
This being the time set to open bids to cover the
proposed construction of Sewers in Blocks 238, 239 and 240,
Bakersfield , formerly Kern, known as .Sewer` District No. 528,
all bids received were publicly opened , examined and declared.
Adoption of Resolution
Awarding Contract for Sewers
in District No. 528 to Stroud Bros.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Benson , a resolu-
tion awarding contract for the construction of sewers in Sewer
District No. 528 to Stroud Bros. was adopted as read by the fol-
lowing vote:
-- ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: None. t
Adoption of Resolution Over-
ruling Protest for the Improve-
ment of a Portion of Humboldt St.
Street District No. 529.
This being the time set to receive protests against
the contemplated improvement of Humboldt Street , between Union
Avenue and King Street, known as Street District No. 529 , the
Council proceeded to consider a protest filed by owners of property
representing 53.87 per cent of the area. After having done so ,
upon a motion by Griffith , seconded by Carlisle , a resolution
overruling all protests was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes.-Bain, Benson, Carlisle ,Carlock,Griffith,Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
6 Bakersfield , California, IlLrch 29 , 1926 .
Further Action on Proposed
Improvement of Humboldt Street- -
Street District No. 529 Deferred
for One Week.
It was moved by Carlock, seconded by Martin, that all
proceedings taken up to this time covering the improvement of a
portion of Humboldt Street , known as Street District No. 529 , be
abandoned. The mo �.ion was lost by the following vote :
:'eyes: Carlock, I,:artin.
Noes : Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Griffith.
Not Voting: Stoner.
It was then moved by Griffith, seconded by Bain, that further
action on this matter be deferred until the regular meeting to
be held on April 5th. 1926. The motion was carried unanimously.
Adoption of Order Providing for
Issuance of Improvement Bonds to
Cover Unpaid Assessments for `1lectro-
liers in Street District No. 514 .
This being the time set to receive protests and
appeals against the issuance of bonds to cover unpaid assessments
for the installation of electroliers in Street District No.514 ,
and no protests having been. presented , upon a motion by Bain,
seconded by Carlisle , an order providing for the issuance of
Bonds was adopted as read by the follo,rrinE vote-
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock,Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None .
Action on Petition for Franchise
Presented by Southern Pacific Co. ,
to Cross Certain Streets Deferred
for One '4;eek.
This being the time set to take action on the petition
presented by the Southern Pacific Company for a Franchise to
cross certain streets, upon a motion by Benson, seconded by
Griffith, action on this matter was deferred for one week.
Bakersfield, California, Ia.rch. 29 , 1926.
Action on Petition for Permit to
Conduct Used Car and Auto 'wrecking
Business by Griffith and Crosby,
Deferred for One Week.
A petition presented by Griffith and Crosby, asking for a
permit to conduct a used car and auto wrecking establishment at
2316 Chester Avenue was presented, and upon a motion by Griffith,
seconded by Carlock, action on same was deferred for one week
and the petition was referred to the City 1:anager for recommendation.
Petition to Change Name of
Humboldt Street Denied.
A petition signed by 25 property owners on
Humboldt Street, asking that steps be taken to change the name to
21st. Street was presented and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded
by Bain, same was denied, due to insufficient number of petitioners.
lilk Inspection by City Authorities.
A report submitted by City Manager Ogden, showing the
condition of establishments, within the City, handling milk and
dairy products was presented and a letter from the State Department
of Agriculture relative to State Inspection of milk was read and
upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Bain, both were ordered
placed on file.
Permit Granted to Conduct
1.
Second Hand Automobile Estab-
lishment on L6t ;at 19th. & Q Sts.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, a permit
wcs granted to Bakersfield Auto Spring Company to conduct a
second hand auto business at the southeast corner of 19th and Q, Sts.
Ad j ou rnme nt.
Upon a m otion by Griffith , seconded by Benson, he
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of aker ield ,California.
t'u^TEST:
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield ,
Californmia.
g Bakersfield , California, Aprii 5. 1926.
Yinutes of the Regular Leetirg of t"ne Council of the
City of Bakersfield , California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. M. April 5 , 1926 .
Present: Bain, Benson,Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith,11artin, Stoner.
Absent : Norse .
Linutes of the Regular Ia.eet: ng of Larch 29 , 1926 ,
read and approved as read.
Further Action on Contemplated
Improvement of Humboldt Street ,
Street District No. 529 Deferred
for One leek.
This being the time set to take further action on
the contemplated improvement of a portion of Humboldt Street,
known as Street District No. 529, upon a motion by Bain, secon-
ded by Carlisle , action wgs again deferred one week by the
following vote :
4iyes : Bain, Benson, Carlisle ,Carlock, Griffith, Lartin ,Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: Norse .
,,doption of Resolution Order-
ing Construction of 6eviers in
Sewer District No . 530.
This being the time set to receive protests against
the contemplated construction of sewers in the southwest por-
tion of the City, known as Sewer District No. 530 and no pro-
tests having been presented, upon a motion by Griffith, seconded
by Iu'artin, a resolution ordering the work and asking for bids
to be opened on April 19th. 1926 was adopted as read by 'the
following vote :
Ayes: Bain,Benson, Carlisle ,Carlock,Griffith, 1 rtin, Stoner.
Noes : None .
Absent: None.
Bakersfield, C��Iifornia, April 5 , 19L6. g
Action on Petition for Franchise
Rresented by Southern Pacific
Company, Deferred for One Week.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Benson, action
on petition presented by Southern Pacific Company for a Franchise
to cross certain streets was again deferred for one week.
Permit Granted American Legion
for Industrial exposition.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, the
American Legion was granted permi, sion to conduct an Industrial
Exposition on the V1I' of Block 195, on H Street, between 21st.
and 22nd Streets for the week beginning Ifay 8th. 1926 .
Peri,rit Granted Griffith and
Crosby for Used Car and Auto
Wrecking Establishment.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, a permit
w+- s granted Griffith and Crosby to conduct a used car and auto
wrecking establishment at 2316 Chester 'avenue.
Permit Granted C. C. Douglass--
Storage for Automobiles.
Upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Griffith, a
permit was granted C. C. Douglass to store �.ut;omobiles at 213-
21st. Street.
Petition Presented by Santa Fe
Railway Company for Franchise for
a Spur Track Across Q Street.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, action on
petition presented by Santa Fe Railway Company for a spur track
across Q Street was deferred until Il y 10th. 1926 and referred
to the City I.ianager for recommendation.
10 Bakersfield , California, April 5 , 1926 .
Adoption of Ordinance No. 266 N.S.
Calling an election for Lay 11 , 1926 ,
for South Bakersfield, District No. 2.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by l,artin, ordinance
No. 266 Y. S. entitled , : ALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION
TO BE ILILD ON 'TIiE llth . D.L C2 I:T�Y 1926 , IIi CERTAIN TERRITORY IN
THE COUNTY OF I:LM AND CONTINUOUS TO THil CI`:'Y OF BAKERSFPELD.
KAUVIDILG FOR WHA HOLDING OF SUCH ELECTION AND 3UB12TT'ING TO THE
ELECTORS Iw;IIDING IN SUCH 'ThaRITORY THE (4U_,;=QN `.(IIETHER SOCH
TERRITORY Sh,,LL BE F yD TO , IyCORpOR TED IN AND Iwo A PART
OF SAIL CITY (OF BAiL;itSFIELL , i)I;UIGNiWWG SUCH TERRITORY BY THE
NAIL OF "SOUTH BAKv IijFIALD DISTRICT NO. 2, " ESTABLISHING 'r:LECTION
PRECINCTS AND YOLLI1,iG PLACES IN SAID TERRITORY, A2POINTING OFFI-
MRS OP SUChILICTION AND PROVIDING FOR TEE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
OF SUCH SPECIAL ELECTION, " was adopted as read by the following
vote :
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock,Griffith ,lartin, Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent; None .
`_doptimn of Plan for Private
Paving of n1 ley Through Block
171, Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by hartin, a
plan showing the contemplated private construction of a pave-
ment in the alley in flock 171 , Bakersfield , was approved as
submitted.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by NArtin, claims
as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor
was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasuisr to cover same.
Bakersfield , California, .pril 5, 1926 . 1
Petition for `°:ck Between
26th. and 28th, N and 0 Streets.
A petition signed by a large number of property owners
and residents of the north part of the City, asking that steps
be taken to acquire the two blocks of ground of the Kern County
High School Expermiental Farm,, between 26th and 28th Streets,
N and 0 Streets was read , and upon a motion by Benson, seconded
by Griffith, the City Tanager was instructed to investigate
the matter and report to the Council relative to the price at
xhich the property is :yield .
Approval of Maps of Alta Vista
Tracts Nos. 2 and 3.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, two
maps showing a subdivision in the S. Y. -t of Section 20, Township
29 South, Range 28 L. to be known as Alta Vista Tract No. 2 and
-Uta Vista Tract No. 3 were approved.
Donation to "Cotton is King Festival" .
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, the City
Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant in the
stun of IW'500. 00 to H. W. Peacock, Treasurer of the Cotton is ding
Festival.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Benson, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield ,California
AT Tia ST
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of :Bakersfield,
California.
16) Bakersfield , California, April 12, 1926 .
ti
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield , California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. M. April 12, 1926 .
Present: Bain, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Absent: Benson.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 5, 1926 ,
read and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution
Ordering Construction of
Improvements in Homaker Park--
Street District No . 531.
This being the time set to receive protests against
the contemplated improvement of certain streets in Homaker
Park, known as Street District No . 531 and no protests having
been presented, upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin,
a resolution ordering the work and calling for bids to be
opened April 26th. 1926, was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Bain, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: Benson.
Adoption of Resolution
Ordering the Construction
of Improvements on Cherry
Street--Street District No. 532.
This being the time set to receive protests against
the contemplated improvement of Cherry Street, known as Street
District No. 532 and no protests having been presented, upon
a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, a resolution ordering the
construction and calling for bids to be opened on April 26th.
1926, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Carlock,
Ayes: Bain, Carlisl V Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None,
Absent: $enson.
Bakersfield, California, April 12,11926. 1 )
All Proceedings Taken in the
Matter of the Proposed Improve-
ment of a Portion of Humboldt
Street--Street District No. 529,
Abandoned.
This being the time set to take further action in the
matter of the proposed improvement of a portion of Humboldt
Street, known as Street District No. 529, upon a motion by
Carlisle, seconded by Griffith, the City Attorney was instructed
to prepare a resolution abandoning all proceedings taken up to
this time.
Action on Petition for
Franchise from Southern Pacific
Company Deferred.
This being the time set to take further action on
the petition presented by the Southern Pacific Company for a
Franchise tocross certain streets, upon a motion by Griffith,
seconded by Carlock, action on same was deferred until receipt
of further data from Southern Pacific Company.
Permit Granted for Tent at
N E. Corner of 18th. and
H Streets.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, a
permit was granted the Nazarene Church to conduct religious
services in a tent to be erected at the northeast corner at
18th. and H Streets for a period of 15 days time , beginning
May 2nd. 1926.
Approval of Assessment Diagram
for Street District No. 525.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle,
assessment diagram for Street District No. 525 was approved as
submitted.
Approval of Fairfax Subdivis-
ion Map.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, a map
showing a subdivision of Lot 14. of the Kern Citrus Tract to
be known as "Fairfax Subdivision", was approved.
14 Bakersfield, California, April 12, J1926.
Permit to Moose Lodge for
Fiesta Extended Three Days.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, a
permit was granted the Local Moose Lodge to conduct their
fiesta for three additional days.
Donation to Elks Drill Team
for Expenses of "ON TO CHICAGO
TRIP".
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Carlock, the
City auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a war-
rant in the sum of $1,000.00 to W. Willis, Manager of the
Elk's Drill Team, to be used toward defraying expenses to
be incurred in sending the drill team to Chicago in July
1926, the warrant to be issued on June 30th. 1926.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlock, the
Council adjourned.
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Mayor of' the City of BaGNsfield,California
ATTEST:
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
Bakersfield, California, April 19, 1926 . 1_ 5
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield , California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Ball at eight o 'clock P. M. April 19, 1926.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Martin, Stoner.
Absent: Griffith.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 12, 1926,
read and approved as read.
Opening Bids for Severe in
Southwest Portion of the City--
Sewer District No. 530.
This being the time set to open bids received to cover
the proposed construction of sewers in the southwest portion of
the City known as Sewer District No. 530, upon a motion by
Carlock, seconded by Carlisle , all bids received were publicly
opened, examined and declared.
Action on Bids for Sewers
in Sewer District No. 530
Deferred One Week.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, action on
bids received to cover the proposed construction of sewers in
Sewer District No. 530 was deferred until 8 o'clock P. M.
April 26, 1926.
Action on Petition from
Southern Pacific Company for
Franchise to Cross Certain
Streets, Deferred until May
24th. 1926.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlock, action
on petition presented by the Southern Pacific Company for a
franchise to cross certain streets with tracks to serve new
freight station, was deferred until the Regular Meeting of
May 24th. 1926.
Permit Granted Chautauqua.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, a permit
was granted the Chautauqua Association to conduct their enter-
tainment in a tent to be erected on the southeast corner of 18th.
and G Streets, from May 5th. to May llth. 1926; both dates inclusive.
16 Bakersfield California, April 19 , 1926.
Approval of Assessment Diagram--
Sewer District No. 528.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin, assessment
diagram for Sewer District No. 528 was approved as submitted.
Adoption of Resolution Abandon-
ing Proceedings for Improvement
of a Portion of Humboldt Street--
Strect District No. 529.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Bain, a
resolution abandoning all proceedings for the proposed street
improvement of a certain portion of Humboldt Street, known as
Strut District No. 529, was adopted as read by the following
vote:
byes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Griffith.
Petition to Open 0 Street
North of 26th. Street Referred
to City Manager for Recommendation.
A petition signed by 50 residents of the north part
of the city, asking that steps be taken to open 0 Street,
from 26th Street to the Southern Pacific Tracks, was presen-
ted and upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, was
referred to the City Manager for recommendation.
Protest-- Re-Blocking of Union
Avenue by Circus Referred to
the City Manager.
A protest filed by Mr. E. H. White against the
alleged blocking of Union Avenue caused by the unloading of
circus outfit was read and upon a motion by Benson, seconded
by Martin, the matter was referred to the City Manager for
investigation.
Bakersfield, California, April 19, 1926.
Acceptance of Treasurer's
Financial Report for March, 1926.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Carlisle , the
City Treasurers Financial report for the month of March 1926 ,
was accepted and ordered placed on file.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, claims
as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor
was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
Proclamation to be Issued
Relative to eradication of
Puncture Vine.
City Manager Ogden recommended to the Council that a
Proclamation be issued, asking the cooperation of residents of
the City in the eradication of the puncture vine , and upon a
motion by Bain, seconded by Benson, the 1%yor was requested to
issue a suitable Proclamation covering.
Permit Granted Nazarene Church
to Hold Religious Services in
Tent at 20th. & M Streets.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Bain, a permit
was granted the Nazarene Church to hold religious Services in
a tent at 20th. & M Streets for a period of 15 days time , and
a previous permit for a location at 18th. & H Streets was
cancelled.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin, the
Council adjourned.
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Mayor of the City of akersfield, alifornia.
ATU8T:
City Clerk and ex-o icio Clark of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield ,
California.
18 Bakersfield California, April 26 , 1926.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield , held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o 'clock P. M. April 26, 1926.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Absent: Martin.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 19, 1926,
read and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution
Awarding Contract to Stroud
Bros.--Sewer District No. 530.
This being the time set to again consider bids
placed, covering the construction of sewers in the southwest
portion of the city, known as Sewer District No. 530, upon
a motion by Bain, seconded 'by Carlisle, a resolution awarding
contract to Stroud Bros. for the work was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Martin.
Opening Bids--Improvement
of Homaker Park Tract--
Street District No. 531.
This being the time set to open bids to cover the
proposed improvement of streets in Homaker Park Tract, known
as Street District No. 531, upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded
by Bain, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and
declared.
Action on Bids for Street
District No. 531, Deferred
for One Week.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock,
action on bids received to cover the proposed improvement
of Street District No. 531 was deferred until eight o ' clock
P. M. May 3, 1926 by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent : Martin.
Bakersfield, California, April 26, 1926. 1
Opening Bids--Improvement
of Cherry Street, --Street
District No. 532.
This being the time set to receive bids to cover
the improvement of Cherry Street, known as Street District
No. 532, upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle, all
bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Action on Bids for Improvement
of Cherry Street, Street District
No. 532, Deferred One Week.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, action
on bids to cover the proposed improvement of Cherry Street,
known as Street District No. 532, was deferred until bight
o 'clock P. M. May 3, 1926 by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent : Martin.
Reconsideration of Action
on Bids Deferred Until May 3, 1926--
Street District No. 532.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, the
Council's previous action to defer action on bids received to
cover the improvement of Cherry Street, known as Street District
No. 532, until May 3, 1926, was reconsidered by the following votes
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Noes- None.
Absent: Martin.
Adoption of Resolution Awarding
Contract to Thompson Bros. for
Improvement of Cherry Street--
Street District No. 532.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle, a
Resolution awarding contract for the improvement of Cherry Street,
known as Street District No. 532, to Thompson Bros. , was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent; Martin.
20 Bakersfield, California, April 26, 1926.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering
Diminishing of the Width Through
Blocks 180 and 181, Godey Tract,
Resolution of Intention No. 521.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, a res6-
lution entitled "A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE DIMINISHING OF THE WIDTH
OF THE ALLEY RUNNING EAST&BLY AND WESTERLY THROUGH BLOCKS 180
AND 181, GODEY TRACT, TO TWENTY FEET, IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD,
CALIFORNIA" , was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: Martin.
Adoption of Resolution Closing
Streets and Alleys under Resolu-
tion of Intention No. 523.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith, a
resolution ordering the closing of certain streets and alleys
under Resolution of Intention No • 523, was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Martin.
Petition to Narrow Alley
Through Block 39, Lowell
Addition to 20 Feet, Presented.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle, a
petition presented by the majority of owners of properties
abutting on the alley through Block 39, Lowell Addition, asking
that steps be taken to narrow the alley from 33 to 20 feet,
was read and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle ,
same was referred to the City Manager for recommendation.
Bakersfield, Califorinia, April 26, 1926. 21
Cancellation of 1925-26 Real
Taxes on Properties Owned by
State Veterans ' Walfare Board.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Benson, the City
Auditor was instructed to cancel the following assessments appear-
ing on the 1925-26 roll due to the ownership of the properties
being vested in the State Veterans' Welfare Board:
Lots 17 and 18, Block 66, Alta Vista Tract, second installment
of taxes $13.65.
Lot 5, and the N. 27 ft. of Lot 4, Block 96 , Lowell Addition,
first installment $12.41, fifteen per cent penalty $1.86, second
installment $12.41.
Report from Chief of Police
and Supt. of Southern Pacific,
Relative to Blocking of Union
Avenue for Unloading of Circus
Outfit.
Communications from the Chief of Police and the Super-
intendent of the Southern Pacific Railway Company, explaining why
it was deemed necessary to temporarily block Union Avenue while
the Al. G. Barnes circus outfit was being loaded and unloaded on
April 15, 1926, were read, and upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded
by Griffith, the communications were accepted and ordered placed
on file.
Request from Civic Commercial
Association for Reimbursement
of Funds Used in Fresno Raisin
Day Activities.
A communication from the Civic Commercial Association
asking that they be reimbursed to the amount of $150.00, due to
that amount having been advanced by them at the Fresno Raisin
Dgy activities was presented and upon a motion by Griffith,
seconded by Carlisle, the City Clerk was instructed to address
a communication to the Association advising that although the
Council feels that the money was expended for a good purpose,
still the City Funds for matters of this kind are completely
exhausted and it will therefore be impossible to grant the request.
The motion was carried by the following votes
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Martin.
Bakersfield, California, April 26, 1926.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Benson, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of 'Bakersfield,California.
ATTisST::
City Clerk and ex- fficio 'Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
Bakersfield, California, May 3, 1926. 213
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. M. May 3, 1926.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Martin,Stoner.
Absents None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 26 , 1926,
read and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution Awarding
Contract for the Improvement of
Streets in Homaker Park, Street
District No. 531 to Thompson Bros.
This being the time set to again consider bids placed
for the improvement of certain streets in Homaker Park Tract,
known as Street District No. 531, upon a motion by Griffith,
seconded by Bain, a resolution awarding the contract to Thomp-
son Bros. , was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith,Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Order Providing
for the Issuance of Street
Improvement Bonds to Cover
Unpaid Assessments in Street
District No. 519.
This being the time set to receive protests against
the issuance of Bonds to cover unpaid assessments for the im-
provement of Sunset Avenue, between Myrtle and Oak Streets,
known as Street District No. 519 and no protests having been
presented, upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Bain, an order
providing for the issuance of the bonds aggregating $14,499.79
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Nose: None.
Absent: None.
21 Bakersfield , California, May 3, 1926.
Adoption of Resolution Accepting
Dedication of Private Sewers in
Alta Vista Tract No. 2.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Griffith, a
resolution accepting the dedication of private sewers in Alta
Vista Tract No. 2, from the Balms rsfie]d Investment Company,
dated April 28, 1926, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: None.
Permit Granted Standard Oil
Company to Construct Pavement
at California and Union Avenues.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, a
permit was granted the Standard Oil Company to privately cone-
truct pavement between the present paved portion and the side-
walk at the southeast corner of California and Union Avenues,
under the supervision of the City Engineer.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering
the Closing of a Portion of Fremont
Street and Opening an Extension of
18th Street East to Sonora Street--
Resolution of Intention No. 533.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, a resolu-
tion ordering the closing of a certain portion of Fremont Street
and the extending of 18th. Street east from Union Avenue , under
Resolution of Intention No. 533, and appointing three commis-
sioners to assess benefits and damages was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock , Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
City Attorney Instructed to
Prepare a Resolution of Intention
to Narrow the Alley in Blocks 34
and 39, Lowell Addition to 20 feet.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare a Resolution of Intention
to narrow the alley running north and south through Blocks 34
and 39, Lowell Addition from 33 to 20 feet.
Bakersfield, California, May 3, 1926. 25
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motionrby Griffith, seconded by Martin,
claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and
issue
the Auditor was instructed to/warrants on the Treasurer
to cover same.
Plans and Specifications Ordered
for the Paving of Portions of
California Avenue , D and 14th. Street.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Bain, the City
Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifications
for the paving of California Avenue , from C to Oak Streets ,
D Street from Truxtun Avenue to 16th. Street, and 14th. Street
from Chester Avenue to I Street, the pavement to consist of
a 3J inch asphalt concrete base with a if inch 'Narrenite
wearing surface.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock ,
the Council adjourned.
ME or of the City of Balms ssr field ,California.
AT'aST:
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
26) Bakersfield, California, May 10, 1926.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. M. May 10, 1926.
Present: Bain, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Absent : Benson.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 3, 1926 ,
read and approved as read.
Franchise Granted the Atchison
Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Co.
This being the time set to consider an application
placed by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company for
a franchise to itself, its successors, or assigns, for the right
to lay down, construct, operate and maintain a spur track across
Q Street, as indicated in red on blueprint, accompanying the
application, upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Griffith, the
franchise was granted; said track being more particularly de-
scribed as follows:
Commencing at a point in the east line of
Street 3.5 feet south of the southwest corner
of lot 4, Block 333, thence west 11 feet, thence
to the right on a 10 degree curve concave north-
erly, 61 feet, thence reversing on a 10 degree
curve concave southerly, 10.5 feet to a point in
the west line of "Q" Street 0.8 feet north of the
southeast corner of lot 1, Block 333.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Benson.
Adoption of Resolution of In-
tention No. 534, Diminishing the
Width of the Alley in Blocks 34 and
39, Lowell Addition from 33 to 20 feet.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, Resolu-
tion of Intention No. 534 entitled, "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO
RHDUCE THE WIDTH OF THE ALLEY RUNNING NORTHERLY AND SOUTHERLY
THROUGH BLOCKS 34 AND 39, LOlMLL ADDITION, TO TIM&TTY FEET, IN THE
CITY OF B aARSFI;T, CALIFORNIA", was adopted as read by the fol-
lowing vote:
Ayes: Bain, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent : Benson.
Bakersfield, California, May 10, 1926. 27
Refund of 1926 Personal Property
Tax Granted Fanny Bigler.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Griffith, the
City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant
in favor of Fanny Bixler in the amount of 90 cents to cover
taxes for 1926 on an automobile doubly assessed.
Councilman Benson at this time appeared.
Protest Received Relative to
Debris Placed in 22nd Street
and in Alley Between 21st and
22nd Street, from Aurajo Ditch.
A protest signed by owners of properties in the
vicinity of 22nd and V Streets, protesting relative to debris
having been placed in 22nd Street and in the Alley between 21st
and 22nd Street by persons cleaning the Aurajo ditch was read,
and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, the matter
was referred to the City Manager for handling.
City Auditor Again Instructed
to Issue Warrant for "Cotton is
Ring" Festival for Advertising.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, the
City Auditor was instructed to issue a warrant in the sum of
$500. 00 previously authorized on April 26, 1926, to the "Cotton
is Ring" Festival Fund and went on record determining that the
money is to be used for the purpose of advertising the City of
Bakersfield, and in their opinion is in accord with Section 13
of the Charter. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: Benson, Carlisle, Carlock.
Absent: None.
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Bakersfield, California, May 10, 1926.
City Attorney Instructed to Amend
Sections 116 and 117 of Taxation
Ordinance No. 30 N. S.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin, the
City Attorney was instructed to amend Sections 116 and 117
of Taxation Ordinance No. 30 N. S. to provide that taxes on
unsecured personal property will be based on the previous years
rate and to eliminate from the Ordinance any mention of refund
tax
to be granted when the/rate is lowered or additional taxes
to be collected when the tax rate is raised for the current
year.
Invitation by Moose Lodge to
Attend Banquet and Entertainment.
An invitation was presented to the Council to
attend a banquet and entertainment to be given for the Moose
Lodge on Saturday May 15th. and upon a motion_,by Griffith,
seconded by Martin, the invitation was accepted and those
of the Council who can be present, were requested to attned.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock,
the Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield ,California.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield ,
Ualifo rnia.
Bakersfield, California, May 17 , 1926. 29
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. M. May 17 , 1926.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith,Martin,Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 10, 1926, read
and approved as read.
Result of Canvass of Returns of
Votes Cast at Special Annexation
Election in South Bakersfield
District No. 2, May 11, 1926.
This being the time fixed by law to canvass the returns
of the votes cast at the Special Annexation Election held in
South Bakersfield District No. 2 on Tuesday, May 11, 1926, upon
a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, the Council proceeded
to canvass the returns. After having canvassed the returns, upon
a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, the following Resolution
was adopted:
"Ikf +' ''LtS, the canvass of returns of the votes cast at the
Special Annexation election held on Tuesday, May llth, 1926 ,
in certain outside territory more particularly described in
Ordinance No. 266 New Series, and in the notice of said
election and designated in said Ordinance and notice as
"SOUTH BidC&RSFIELD DISTRICT NO.2" having been completed by
the Council;
NOW THER.&FORW, BE IT RESOLVED AND DETERMINED BY THE
Council as follows
That the whole number of votes cast at said annexation
election in the outside territory proposed to be annexed
to the City of Bakersfield, and designated as "South Bak-
ersfield District No. 2" , the total number of votes cast
therein in favor of annexation and the total number of
votes cast against annexation upon the proposition, to-wit:
"Shall South Bakersfield District No. 2 be annexed to the
City of Bakersfield?" are as follows, to-wit:
The total number of votes cast in said outside territory
proposed to be annexed to the City of Bakersfield, and
designated as South Bakersfield District No . 2 at said
election was 165.
Th6 total number of votes cast in said territory, in favor
of such annexation was 96.
The total number of votes cast in said territory against
such annexation was 69.
That the necessary majority of the votes cast in said outside
territory required by law to be cast was in favor of said
annexation. "
30 Bakersfield, California, May 17, 1926.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 267 N. S.
Approving Annexation of South Bakers-
field District No . 2.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Bain, Ordinance
No. 267 N. S. entitled, ° AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANN@XATION
OF SOUTH BAY&RSFrr:Tn DISTRICT NO.2 TO THE CITY OF BAKrRSFIBLD" ,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson,Carliale,Carlock, Griffith , Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Petition from T. C. McCaffrey
to Remain Outside the City
Limits, Presented.
A petition presented by T. C. McCaffrey, the owner
of 10 Acres of ground included within the boundary of South
Bakersfield District No. 2, signifying his desire not to have
sgid tract included within the city limits, was read and upon
a motion by Carlock, seconded by Bain, the petition was ordered
placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution Accepting
Conveyance of Private Sewers in
Sunset Park.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, a Resolu-
tion accepting conveyance of private sewers in Sunset Park,
from H. H. Brandt and Pearl C. Brandt , his wife, contained in
instrument dated March 24th. 1926, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Bain,Benson,Carlisle, Carlock,Griffith,Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 268 N.S.
Amending Tax Ordinance No. 30 N.S.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Benson, Ordi-
nance No. 268 N. S, entitled, 'AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTIONS
116AND 117 OF ORDINANCE NO. 30 NEW SERIES, OF THE CITY OF BAKERS-
FIELD, CALIFORNIA" , was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent : None.
Bakersfield California, May 17 , 1926 . 1
Adoption of Resolution Approving
Bonds of Commissioners--Resolu-
tion of Intention No. 533.
Upon a motion by Garlock, seconded by Griffith, a
resolution entitled, " A RESOLUTION APPROVING BONDS OF COMMISSIONERS
APPOINTED IN THE MATTER OF OPENING A STREET FROM THE EASTERLY LINE
OF UNION AVENUE TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF SONORA STREET, IN THE CITY
01 BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA" , was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock,Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: Nolte.
Absent: None.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, claims,
as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor
was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
Regulation of Tents Referred
to Building Ordinance Committee.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, the
matter of providing regulations covering the issuance of permits
to erect tents within the City limits was referred to the com-
mittee recently appointed to revise the Building Code.
Cancellation of 2nd Installment
of 1925-26 Taxes on R 1 of Block F,
Lowell Addition.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlisle , the
City Auditor was instructed to cancell the 2nd installment of
1925-26 taxes on:,the Z J of Block F Lowell Addition, the N
of which has been acquired by the City for Park purposes.
Assessment No. 356, amounting to $26.60.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baiz►, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakers ield , Califo rnia.
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City Clerk and e -officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield ,
California.
:3 ti Bakersfield, California, May 24th. 1926.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. M. May 24, 1926.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle ,Carlock, Griffith, Martin,Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 17 , 1926 ,
read and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution Pro-
viding for Issuance of Bonds
for Improvement of a Portion
of Chester Lane--Street
District No. 510.
This being the time set to receive protests against
the issuance of Street Improvement Bonds to cover unpaid
assessments aggregating $18,387.08, for the improvement of
a portion of Chester Lane , known as Street District No. 510
and no protests having been presented, upon a motion by Martin,
seconded by Carlisle , an order providing for the issuance of
the Bonds was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith,Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Extension of Time Granted
to hold Religious Services
by the Nazarene Church at
20th. and M Streets.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, the
Nazarene . Church was granted permission to hold religious serv-
ices in a tent at 20th. and M Streets, to and including May 31,1926.
Adoption of Resolution Order-
ing Diminishing of width of a
Portion of Myrtle Street, Under
Resolution of Intention No. 527.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Bain, a resolu-
tion entitled, "A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE DIMINISHING OF THE
WIDTH OF MYRTLE STH"T FROM TIL& SOUTHERLY LINE OF 18th STREET
TO THE NORTH"LY LINK', OF THE ATCHISON, TOPEKA A14D SANTA FE
RAILROAD RESERVATION TO SIXTY FEET, IN TIE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD,
CALIFORNIA° , was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain,Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Martin,Stoner.
NoeP:ffone.
Absent: None.
Bakersfield , California, May 24, 1926. c3`3
Adoption of Plans and Specifi-
cations for Improvement of Portions
of California Avenue, D and 14th.
Street--Street District No. 533.
Upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Griffith, Plans
and Specifications for the improvement of a portion of California
Avenue , D and 14th. Streets, known as Street District No. 535,
were adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith,Martin. Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: None.
Adoption of Resolution of
Intention No. 535.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Carlisle , Resolu-
tion of Intention No. 535 , covering the proposed improvement
of a portion of California Avenue, D and 14th. Streets, known
as Street District No. 535 , was adopted as read by the follow-
ing vote :
Ayes: Bain, Benson,Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Refund of 1926 Personal Prop-
erty Tax Granted.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlock, the
City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant
in the sum of $4.08, in favor of Alma Loswen covering refund
of tax paid by person entitled to Military exemption.
Adoption of Resolution Accept-
ing Deed for Lowell Park Site.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, a resolu-
tion accepting deed from B . C. Jones and Chloe W. Jones, dated
October 19, 1925, covering a piece of land 330.5 by 305 feet,
in the N.F.-i of Block F. Lowell Addition, known as Lowell Park,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock,Griffith, Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
34 Bakersfield, California, May 24 , 1926.
Adoption of Resolution Accepting
Deed for a Strip of Land to be Used
as a Street in Block F. Lowell Addition.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlisle , a resolu-
tion accepting a deed from B. C. Jones and Chloe TN. Jones, dated
October 19, 1925, covering a strip of land 330.5 by 50 feet, in
Block F of the Lowell Addition, to be used for street purposes,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain,Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
&sent: None .
Plans and Specifications Ordered
for Paving Alley in Block 324,
Bakersfield.
A petition signed by 50 per cent of the property
owners in Block 324, Bakersfield, requesting the Council to
arrange to pave the alley running east and west, between H and
I Streets, in said block, with a 6 inch cement concrete pave-
ment, was read and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by
Bain, the City Engineer was instructed to prepare the neces-
sary plans and specifications to cover.
All Instruments Pertaining to
Franchise Request by Southern
Pacific Railroad Company to
Cross Certain Streets, Ordered
Filed.
This being the time set to again consider a peti-
tion placed by the Southern Pacific Railroad Company for a
Franchise to cross certain streets with tracks to serve proposed
new freight station at 21st and R Streets, all petitions, pro-
tests and communications pertaining to the subject were fully
considered and upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Griffith,
were ordered placed on file.
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Bakersfield, California, May 24, 1926 .
Franchise Granted Southern Pacific
Railroad to Cross Certain Streets.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Benson, the
Southern Pacific Railroad Company was granted a franchise to
construct, operate and maintain certain tracks across @, James
and 24th. Streets in accordance with drawing B-2916, and the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare an Ordinance to cover.
The motion was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith,Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None .
Letter of Recommendation Given
Major Charles K. Badger.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin, a
letter of introduction and recommendation was ordered given to
Major Charles K. Badger to the Republic Officials of Chile,S.A.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the C4Vy of Baka sfield,California.
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City Clerk and ex-o ficio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
36 Bakersfield , California, June 1, 1926.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. M. June 1, 1926.
Present. Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith , Martin.
Absent: Stoner.
Due to the absence of Mayor Stoner , Councilman
Griffith assumed the chair as presiding officer.
Minutes of the Regular Eeeting of May 24, 1926 ,
read and approved as read.
Confirmation of Assessment for
Street District No. 525--Curbs and
Sidewalks on South Baker Street.
This being the time set to hear appeals and pro-
tests against the assessments levied in Street District
No. 525, covering the improvement of a portion of Baker Street,
and no appeals or protests having been filed, upon a motion by
Carlock, seconded by Bain, the assessment was confirmed and
approved as submitted.
City Attorney Instructed to
Prepare Ordinance Prohibiting
Distribution of Soot , Etc. , from
Furnaces and Fire Boxes.
Several residents living in the vicinity of 14th.
Street and Chester Avenue, verbally protested to the Council
in regard to soot being thrown, from the operation of an
automobile cleaning establishment, owned by Charles Dennen,
located at 14th. Street near -the corner of Chester Avenue.
Mr. Dennen was present and stated his side of the case to
the Council. After consideration, upon a motion by Benson ,
seconded by Martin, the City Attorney was instructed to pre-
pare an ordinance prohibiting; the distribution of soot ,
burned oil, etc. , from smoke stacks within the City.
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Bakersfield , California, June 1, 1926.
Adoption of Plans and Specifi-
cations for Paving of Alley in
Block 324, Bakersfield--Street
District No . 536 .
Upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Bain, a
resolution adopting plans and specifications for the paving
of the alley running east and west through Block 324,33akers-
field , known as Street District No. 536, was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin.
Noes: None.
Absent : Stoner.
Adoption of Resolution of
Intention No. 536.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Carlock,
Resolution of Intention No. 536 , covering the improvement
of the alley running east and west in Block 324, Bakersfield,
known as Street District No. 536 , was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin.
Noes: None.
Absent : Stoner.
City Attorney Instructed to
Prepare Ordinance to Include
South Bakersfield District
No. 2, in 7th. Ward.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Bain, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance to incorporate
the recently annexed South Bakersfield District 1b. 2, within
the limits of the 7th. ward.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield,California
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City Clerk and ex-o ficdo Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
38 Bakersfield, California, June 7 , 1926.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield , California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. M. June 7 , 1926 .
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith,Martin,Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular ],ieeting of June 1, 1926 ,
read and approved as read.
Confirmation of Assessment--
Sewer District No. 528.
This being the time set to hear appeals and protests
against assessments levied for the construction of sewers in
Sewer Mistrict No. 528 and no appeals or protests having been
presented , upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Benson, the
assessment was confirmed and approved as submitted.
Approval of *ssessment Diagram
for Street District No. 532.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin,
Assessment Diagram for Street District No. 532 was approved
as submitted.
City Attorney Instructed to
Prepare Ordinance to Include
South Bakersfield District No. 2
in the 6th. & 7th. Wards.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Griffith, the
City Attorney was instructed to disregard previous instructions
given by the Council relative to the preparation of an Ordi-
nance to include South Bakersfield District No. 2 in the
7th. Ward and he was ordered to prepare an Ordinance to include
all of that portion of South Bakersfield District No . 2, west
of the center line of Chester Avenue in Ward 6 and the re-
mainder in Ward No. 7.
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Bakersfield, California, June 7 1926 .
Refund of 1926 Personal Property
Tax-- K. C. Longacre.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlisle , the
City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant
for $8.15 to K. C. Longacre covering refund of 1926 Personal
Property Tax erroneously collected.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin,
claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and
the Auditor was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer
to cover same.
City Clerk Instructed to Adver-
tise for Bids for Official Adver-
tising for Fiscal Year Ending
June: 30th. 1927.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by kartin, the
City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for official
advertising for the fiscal year ending June 30th. 1927 , the
bidsto be opened June 14 , 1926.
Ad j oua rnme nt.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, the
Council adjourned.
:Mayor o the he City of Bakersfield,California.
ATTEST:
City Clerk and ex-of icio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield ,
California.
40 Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1926.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield ,California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. M. June 14, 1926.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle,Carlock, Griffith,Martin,Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 7, 1926 ,
read and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution Over-
ruling Protests Against Improve-
ment of Portions of California
Avenue, D and 14th. Streets--
Street District No. 535.
This being the time set to hear protests against
the contemplated improvement of portions of California, D and
14th. Streets, known as Street District No. 535, the Council
proceeded to consider a protest filed by owners of property
on 14th. Street, representing approximately 6.3 per cent of
the area of the district. Dr. W. G. Sylvester and H.R.Matson
also protested verbally. After consideration, upon a motion
by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle , a resolution overruling all
protests was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain,Benson,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Resolution
Ordering Construction in
Street District No. 535.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Bain, a resolu-
tion ordering the construction of improvements in Street District
No. 535 and calling for bids to be opened at 8 o 'clock P.M.
June 20 1926, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain,Benson, Carlisle , Carl ock, Griffith,Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absentt None.
Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1926. 41
Action on Bids Received for
Official Advertising for Fiscal
Year Ending June 30th.1927,
Deferred for One Week.
This being the time set to open bids to cover the
Official Advertising of the City for the Fiscal Year ending
June 30th. 1927 , the following bids were opened:
First Second Subsequent
Insertion Insertion Insertions
Bakersfield Morning Echo. 38 36 32
Daily Report 30 30 25
Bakmrsfield Californian 50 40 40
After consideration, upon a motion by Benson, seconded by
Griffith, action was deferred until June 21st. 1926.
Refund of 1926 Personal
Property Tax--Lillie P. Gibbs.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith, the
City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant
for $3.72 to Mrs. Lillie P. Gibbs covering refund of 1926
Personal Property Tax to person entitled to military exemption.
Acceptance of Treasurer's
Financial Reports for April
and May, 1926.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Griffith,
the City Treasurer's Financial Reports for the months of
April and May, 1926 , were accepted and ordered placed on file.
Approval of Map Showing a
Resubdivision of Lots 34,
37 and 38, Kern Citrus Tract.
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Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, a
map showing a resubdivision of Lots 34, 37and 38, of the
Kern Citrus Tract. in the E * of Section 35, Township 29 S,
Range 28 East, was approved.
9 :y Bakersfield, California, June 14 , 1926.
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Adoption of Ordinance No. 269 N.S.
Incorporating South Bakersfield
District No. 2 in 7th. Ward.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Benson, Ordi-
nance No. 269 N.S. entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ALTERING THE FORIER
BOUNDARIES OF WARD NUMBER SEVEN OF THE CITY OF BAURSFIICLD SO AS
TO INCLUDE THE NEW INHABITED ANNEXED TERRITORY WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES
OF WARD NUMBER SEVEN OF This CITY OF BA1&RSFI6ZLD, CALIFORNIA" . was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carliele ,Carlock,Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Request from Civic Commercial
Association for Community
Welfare Fund.
A communication from the Board of Directors of the
Civic Commercial Association, requesting that provision be
made in the budget for the fiscal year 1926-27 for a fund
approximating $2,800.00 to be used by the Civic Commercial
Association in carrying out its community service program was
read, and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, action
on the matter was deferred until the Council meets as a Board
of Equalization during the week beginning August 2nd. 1926.
Invitation to Council to Attend
Meeting to Discuss Airport
Facilities.
An invitation presented by the Kern County Chamber of
Commerce and the Bakersfield Realty Board to the Council to
attend a joint meeting at El Tejon Hotel at noon Wednesday
June 16th. for the purpose of discussing the subject of facil-
ities necessary for the Bakersfield airport was read and upon
a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, the invitation was
accepted and all members of the Council who can possibly do so
were requested to be present.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlisle, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield,California.
ATTEST i
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City Clerk and exoYficio Clark of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
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Bakersfield, California, June 21, 1926.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield, held in the Council Chamber of the
City Hall at eight o 'clock P. M. June 21, 1926.
Presents Bain, Carlisle, Carlock,Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Absents Benson.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 14, 1926,
read and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution Over-
ruling Protest, Street District
No. 536.
This being the time set to receive protests against
the contemplated improvement of the alley running east and
west, through Block 324, Bakersfield, known as Street District
No. 536, the Council proceeded to consider a protest filed
by 33.75 per cent of the district. After consideration, upon
a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, a resolution over-
ruling all protests was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayes: Bain, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noss: None.
Absent: Benson.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering
Construction of Improvements in
Street District No. 536.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, a
resolution ordering the work in Street District No. 536 and
asking for bids to be opened on July 6 , 1926 , was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Carlisle, C,-rlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Benson.
44 Bakersfield, California, June 21, 1926.
Donation for $500.00 Granted
Bakersfield Community Baseball
Association for Advertising
Purposes.
Councilman Benson Appeared at this time.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin,
the City Auditor was instructed and authorised to issue a
warrant in the sum of $500.00 to the Bakersfield Community
Baseball Association. The warrant to be drawn as soon as
possible after the first of the next fiscal year and as
soon as the fund is in shape to take care of it. The money
donated is to be used for the purposes of advertising the
City of Bakersfield, and in the opinion of the Council, the
City will be advertised by the expenditure. The motion was
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: Bain. Benson
Absents None.
Contract Awarded to Daily
Report for Official Advertising
for the Fiscal Year Ending
June 30, 1927.
This being the time set to again consider bids
placed by local newspapers covering official advertising of
the City for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1927 . upon a
motion by Benson, seconded by Carlisle, the contract was
awarded the Daily Report whose bid was as follows:
First Insertion, 30 cents; Second Insertion 30 cents; Sub-
sequent Insertions 25 cents.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Garlock, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: Griffith.
Absent: None.
Contract Awarded J. Arthur
Greenfield & Co. C.P.A. for
Audit Ending December 31, 1926.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Carlisle,
contract was awarded J. Arthur Greenfield and Company to
complete two audits of the books and accounts of City Offi-
cials of the City of Bakersfield for six months periods
ending June 30, 1926 and December 31, 1926 at #300.00 each.
Bakersfield, California, June 21 , 1926. 45
Adoption of Plans and Specifi-
cations for Sewers in the Chester
Park Tract--Sewer District No. 537.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith,
plans and specifications covering the contemplated construc-
tion of sewers in Blocks A, B, C and D of the Chester Park
Tract, known as Sewer District No. 537 , were adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Martin.
Adoption of Resolution of
Intention No. 537.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle,
Resolution of Intention No. 537 , covering the contemplated
construction of sewers in Chester Park Tract, known as Sewer
District No. 537 , was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absents Martin.
Approval of Assessment Diagram --
Street District No. 531.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle,
Assessment Diagram for Street District No. 531 was approved
as submitted.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 270 N.S.
Regulating Erection and Maintenance
of Tents.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Griffith,
Ordinance No. 270 N. S. regulating the erection and mainte-
nance of tents within the fire limits was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Martin.
46 Bakersfield, California, June 21, 1926.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Garlock,
claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and
the Auditor was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer
to cover same.
Proposed Amendment to Building
Code Ordinance Regulating Height
of Barber Poles.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, the
matter of regulating the height of barber poles was referred
to the City Attorney and Building Inspector to draft an
amendment to the existing building code to cover.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Benson,
the Council adjourned.
Xayor of the Citq o akersfield, California.
ATTEST:
City Clerk attd ex-o ficio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
Bakersfield, California, June 28, 1926. 47
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield . California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. M. June 28, 1926.
Presents Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Absent: Bain.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 21, 1926 , read
and approved as read.
Opening Bids for Improvement
of Portions of California Avenue,
14th & D Streets--Street District
No. 535.
This being the time set to receive bids to cover the
proposed improvement of portions of California Avenue, 14th and
D Streets, known as Street District No. 535, upon a motion by
Carlisle , seconded by Carlock, all bids received were publicly
opened, examined and declared.
Contract Awarded to Union Paving
Co. for Improvement of Street
District 'No. 535.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Benson, a
resolution awarding contract for the improvement of Street Dis-
trict No. 535 to the Union Paving Co. , was adopted as read by
the followingvote:
Ayes: Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Bain.
Plans and Specifications Ordered
for the Paving of Baker Street from
East 19th to Bernard Streets.
A petition signed by a number of property owners on
Baker Street, asking that steps betaken to pave said street from
Jackson to Bernard Streets was presented, and upon a motion by
Griffith, seconded by Carlisle, the City Bngineer was instructed
to prepare plans and spec:ificationsfor the paving of Baker Street,
between Jackson and Bernard Streets, with a 3* inch asphalt concrete
base and a 1} inch Warrenite Bithulithie wearing surface and also
for the resurfacing of Baker Street, between E 19th. Street and
the Southern Pacific Tracks with a 1-j inch Warrenite top. The
motion was carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Bain.
48 Bakersfield , California, June 28, 1926.
Refund of 1926 P. P. Tax--
Andy De Mario.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlock, the
City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant
for $1.46 to Andy De Mario covering double assessment on
Ford Touring Car.
Approval of Assessment Diagram
for Street District No. 526.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle ,
assessment diagram for Street District No. 526 , was approved
as submitted.
City Auditor Instructed to
Issue Warrant to Bakersfield
School District for Amount of
1915 Special School Tax in the
Fund on June 30, 1926.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, the
City Auditor was instructed to issue a warrant for $113.55
to the Bakersfield School District, this amount representing
the balance in the 1915 Special School Fund on June 30, 1926.
Transfer to Cash Basis Fund.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin, the
City Auditor was authorized and instructed to transfer 47194.00
from the General to the Cash Basis Fund.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock,
claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and
the Auditor was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer
to cover same.
Proposed Opening of a Street
Through Block 22, Chester Tract.
A petition presented by H. J.Brandt, requesting
the Council to take the necessary steps to open a Street
60 feet in width through Block 22, of the Chester Tract , to
run east and west, from A to C Streets was presented, and upon
a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin, the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare a Resolution of Intention tocover.
Bakersfield, California, June 28, 1926. 49
Appropriation of $50.00 for
Preparation of Uniform Build-
ing; Code.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlisle , the
City Auditor was instructed to issue a warrant in the sum of
$50.00 to the Pacific Coast Building Officials Conference,
representing the City of Bakersfieldts proportion toward the
preparation of a uniform building code.
Leave of Absence Granted
James Ogden, City Manager.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Benson,
Mr. James Ogden, City Manager, was granted a 15 day leave of
absence beginning July 8, 1926.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Griffith, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield,California.
ATTEST:
City Clerk and ex=officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
eiU Bakersfield, California, July 6, 1926.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. M. July 6 , 1926.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock,Griffith,Martin,Stoner.
Absents None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 28, 1926,
read and approved as read.
Opening Bids--Street District
No. 536, Paving of Alley in
Block 324, Bakersfield.
This being the time set to open bids received
to cover the proposed improvement of an alley in Block 324,
Bakersfield , known as Street District No. 536, upon a motion
by Griffith, seconded by Martin, bid received was publicly
opened, examined and declared.
Adoption of Resolution Awarding
Contract to Dean & Stroble--
Street District No. 536.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin,
a resolution awarding contract to Dean and Stroble for the
improvement of Street District No. 536 was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith,Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None .
Adoption of Resolution of Inten-
tion No. 538--Opening a Street
Through Block 22, Chester Tact.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith,
Resolution of Intention No. 538, proposing to open a street
running east and west, through Block 22, of the Chester Tract,
from A to C Streets, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle ,Carlock,Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent : None.
Bakersfield, California, July 6 , 1926 . 1
Adoption of Ordinance No. 271 N.S.
Regulating Discharge of Soot, Etc. ,
from Smoke Stacks.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin,
Ordinance No. 271 N.S. entitled, "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE
DISCHARGE OF SMOKE, SOOT, ASHES AND CINDERS FROM FLUES, CHIM-
NEYS AND S STACKS, IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFINLD, CALIFORNIA" ,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock,Griffith, Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle,
the Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield,Cal—iffornia.
ATTEST:
City Clerk and e -officio Clerk of the Council
of the City (f Bakersfield, California.
Bakersfield, California, July 12, 1926.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. M. July 12, 1926.
Present: Bain, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Absent: Benson, Carlisle.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 6, 1926,
read and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering
Construction of Sewers in Cheater
Park Tract--Sewer District No. 537.
This being the time set to receive protests against
the contemplated construction of sewers in the Chester Park
Tract, known as Sewer District No. 537, and no protests having
been presented, upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Bain, a
resolution ordering the construction and asking for bids was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Byes: Bain, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Benson, Carlisle.
Adoption of Plans and Specifi-
cations for Improvement of Baker
Street , E. 19th. to Bernard Streets--
Street District No. 539.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, plane
and specifications for the proposed improvement of Baker Street,
between E. 19th. and Bernard Streets, were adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absents Benson, Carlisle.
Adoption of Resolution of Inten-
tion No. 539.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain.
Resolution of Intention No. 539, covering the proposed im-
provement of Baker Street, between E. 19th. and Bernard Streets,
known as Street District No. 539, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Benson, Carlisle.
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Balersfield, California, July 12, 1926.
Adoption of Southern Pacific
Franchise Ordinance No. 272 N.S.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, Ordinance
No. 272 N.S. entitled, ° AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO THE SOUTHERN
PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, A CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS,
FOR THE TERM OR PLRIOD OF TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS FROM THE 12th,
DAY OF AUGUST, 1926, THE FRANCHISE, RIGHTOPERMISSION AND PRIVIISGE
TO LAY, I4AINTAIN AND OPERATE A DRILL TRACK OF STANDARD GAUGE
RAILROAD TOGETHER WITH THE NECESSARY CURVES, SWITCHES, CROSSOVERS
AND APPURTENANCES FOR THE CONVENIENT USE THEREOF, UPON AND ACROSS.
"Q STRKET,JAIMS STREET AND 24th. STREET IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD,
COUNTY OF KERN, STATE OF CALIIM RNIA' , was adopted as read by the
following votes
Ayesz Bain, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Benson, Carlisle.
Permit Granted for Auto Wrecking
Establishment at 2316 Chester Avenue.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin. the
American Auto Wrecking Company was granted permission to operate
an auto wrecking establishment at 2316 Chester Avenue.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, claims
as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor
was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
Flans and Specifications Ordered for
Improvement of K Street, between
California Avenue and 4th. Street.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Bain, the City
Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifications for
the improvement of K Street, between California Avenue and 4th.
Street, by the laying of a pavement to consist of a 3} inch asphalt
concretebass with a 1* inch Warrenite Bithulithic wearing surface.
54 Bakersfield, California, July 12, 1926.
Appropriation of $1, 000.00 for
Bakersfield Airport.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, the
City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant
for $1,000.00 as soon as funds are available to be used for
lighting and otherwise improving the Bakersfield Airport.
In the opinion of the Council the money when expended will
serve to advertise the City of Bakersfield.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, the
Council adjourned.
yor of the City of Bakersfield, California.
ATTEST:
City Clerk and x-officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
55
Bakersfield, California, July 19,1926.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o 'clock P.M. , July 19,1926.
Present: Bain, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Absent: Benson, Carlisle.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 12,1926 were read
and approved as read.
Refunds of 1926 P.P. Taxes Authorized.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, the City Auditor
was authorized and instructed to make the following refunds of 1926
Personal Property Taxes due to erroneous assessments:
Allard Furniture Company $78.84
P.F.Murray 10.24
Adoption of Plans and Specifications
for improvement of K Street from
California Avenue to Fourth Street-
Street District No.540.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, plans and
specifications for the proposed improvement of K Street from Calif-
ornia Avenue to 4th Street, known as Street District No.540 were
adopted as submitted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Benson, Carlisle.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention No.540.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, Resolution of
Intention No.540, covering the proposed improvement of K Street from
California -'avenue to 4th Street known as Street District No.540 was
adopted as read by the following voter
Ayes: Bain, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Benson, Carlisle.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was
instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
00 Bakersfield, California, July 19,1926.
Approval of East Side Canal Tract Map.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, a Map show-
ing a subdivision of a portion of Section 27 and a portion of
Section 34 in Township 29 South, Range 28 East, M.D.B.&M. to be
known as East Side Canal Tract was approved.
Abandonment of Proceedings - Street District No.536.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, all proc-
eedings taken up to this time covering the proposed improve-
ment of the alley in Block 324 Bakersfield, known as Street
District No.536 were ordered abandoned as it is thought ad-
visable to include the installation of sewers with the rest
of the work.
New Plans and Specifications Ordered
for improvement of Alley in Block 324.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, the City
Engineer was instructed to prepare new plans and specifications
to cover the paving and installation of sewers in Block 324.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Griffith, the Council
adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield,Calif.
ATTEST,
City Clerk and e -officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
Bakersfield, California, July 26,1926. 57
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
at eight o'clock P.M. July 26,1926.
Present& Bain, Benson, Carlock, Martin.
Absent: Carlisle, Griffith, Stoner.
Due to the absence of Mayor Stoner, Councilman Carlock as-
sumed the chair as presiding officer.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 19, 1926 were read and
approved as read.
Approval of Assessment List - Street Diet. No.532.
This being the time set to receive protests against assess-
ments levied to cover the improvement of Cherry Street known as
Street District No.532,and no protests having been presented,upon
a motion by Bain, seconded by Benson, the Assessment List was ap-
proved and confirmed as submitted.
Opening Bids - Sewer District No.537.
This being the time set to open bids redeived to cover the
installation of sewers in the Chester Park Tract,known as Sewer Dist-
rict No.537, upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, all bids re-
ceived were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Resolution Adopted Awarding Contract to
Stroud Bros. - Sewer District No.532.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Bain, a resolution
awarding contract to Stroud Bros. for the installation o4 sewers in
Sewer District No.537 was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlock:, Martin.
Noes: None.
Absents Carlisle, Griffith, Stoner.
Adoption of Resolution Abandoning
Proceedings - Street Dist.No.536.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin, a resolution
abandoning all proceedings taken up to this time pertaining to the
proposed improvement of the alley in Block 324,Bakersfield, known as
Street District No.536 was adopted as read by the following vote&
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlock., Martin.
Noes& None.
Absents Carlisle, Griffith, Stoner.
58 Bakersfield, California, July 26,1926.
Adoption of New Plan and Specifications for
Improvement of Alley in Block 324, Bakersfield
Street District No.541.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Benson, new plan and
specifications covering the improvement of the alley in Block 324,
Bakersfield, to be known as Street District No.541 were adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlock,, Martin.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlisle, Griffith, Stoner.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention No.541.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Bain, Resolution of
Intention No.541 covering the proposed improvement of the Alley
in Block 324, Bakersfield, known as Street District No.541 was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlock, Martin.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlisle, Griffith, Stoner.
Protest Presented Against Opening a Street
Through Block 22, Chester Tract - Res. of Int. No.538.
A protest filed by Mrs. Mabelle Seaberg against the pro-
posed opening of a street between A and C Streets, through Block
22 .of the Chester Tract as covered by Resolution of Intention
No.538, was read, and upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Bain,
was referred to the City Manager for recommendation.
Adoption of New Plan and Specifications
Street District No.541.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, a resolution
adopting new plan and specifications to cover the proposed im-
provement of the Alley in Block 324, Bakersfield, to be known as
Street District No.541, was approved as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlock, Martin.
Noes: None
Absent: Carlisle, Griffith, Stoner.
Bakersfield , California, July 26 , 1926. ��
Adoption of Resolution Of Intention No.541.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, Resolution of Int-
ention No.541 covering the proposed improvement of the Alley in
Block 324, Bakersfield, known as Street District No.541 was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlock, Martin.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlisle, Griffith, Stoner.
Application for Permit for Temporary Structure
by Robert W. Sheldon at 19th & Q Streets
referred to City Manager.
An application was presented by R. W. Sheldon asking for per-
mission to erect a temporary structure at 19th & Q Streets to be
occupied for a period of 120 days until a permanent building has
been constructed due to fire having destroyed the building oc-
cupied by him at 19th Street and Union Avenue, and upon a motion
by Martin, seconded by Benson, the matter was referred to the City
Manager and Building Inspector for handling.
No Change to be made in specifications for
Rock used in Public Street Improvements.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, the City Engineer
was instructed not to change the specifications for rock used in
the construction of Public Street Improvements.
Adjournment
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Benson, the Council
adjourned.
Mayor of the 'City' of Bakersfield, California.
ATTESTS
ILXZ_11
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field, California.
60 Bakersfield, California, Aug. 2, 1926.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. M. August 2, 1926.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock,Griffith,Martin, Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 26, 1926 ,
read and approved as read.
Action on Protest, Proposed
Baker Street Improvement--
Street District No. 539,
Deferred One Week.
This being the time set to receive protests against
the contemplated improvement of Baker Street, between East 19th.
and Bernard Streets, known as Street District No. 539 , a
written protest signed by a large number of property owners
was read, and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Benson,
the hearing on this matter was deferred until 8 o 'clock P. M.
Monday August 9, 1926.
Committee Appointed to Investigate
Quality of Rock Produced by Bakers-
field Rock and Gravel Company.
Mr. Smith, of the Bakersfield Rock and Gravel Company,
appeared before the Council and stated that the rock produced
by his company would meet the standard specifications as used
by the City of Bakersfield for public street improvements, and
upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Griffith, the Mayor was
requested to appoint a committee of three to work in conjunction
with the Engineer and the Building Inspector relative to the
quality of the product and to report their findings to the Council.
The Mayor a,)pointed Councilmen Carlock, Martin and Carlisle.
Refund Granted L. E. Merchant
for Building Permit No. 1409,
Not Used.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Griffith, the
City Auditor was instructed to issue a warrant for $4.00 to
L. E. Merchant, covering refund on building permit No. 1409 ,
issued Feb. 4, 1925, due to structure not being constructed.
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Permit Granted, to Construct
and Operate a Distributing Station
for Gasoline and Oils at 16th. and
Q Streets, to California Petroleum
Corporation.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Griffith, a permit
was granted the California Petroleum Corporation to construct and
operate a distributing station for gasoline and oils at 16th.
and Q Streets, under the supervision of the Building Inspector
and the Fire Chief.
Plan and Specifications Ordered
for the Improvement of Oleander
Avenue, Between California Avenue
and Brundage Lane.
A petition signed by approximately 19 per cent of the
owners of properties on Oleander Avenue, requesting that this
thoroughfare be improved, between California Avenue and Brundage
Lane, by the construction of a permanent pavement, was read and
upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, the City Engineer
was instructed to prepare the necessary plan and specifications.
Adoption of Plan and Specifications
for Sewers in Southern Portion of
Lowell Addition--Sewer District No.542.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Bain, a resolu-
tion adopting plan and specifications for the construction of
sewers south of 4th. Street to Brundage Lane, between H and N
Streets, to be known as Sewer District No. 542, was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock,Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Resolution of
Intention No. 542.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, Resolu-
tion No. 542, covering the construction of sewers in Sewer
District No. 542, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle,Carlock, Griffith, Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Bakersfield, California, Aug. 2, 1926.
Adoption of Resolution of Inten-
tion No. 543, Closing a Portion of
23rd Street and Alleys in Blocks
466a, 466d , 467b and 467c.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, Resolu-
tion of Intention No. 543, proposing to close a portion of
23rd Street, east from Cedar Street and the Alley in Blocks
466a, 466d, 467b and 467c, was adopted as read by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock,Griffith,Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock,
claims, as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and
the Auditor was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer
to cover same.
Ad,j ournme nt.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield,California.
AT'� BT:
City Clerk and ex- fficio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
Bakersfield, California, Aug. 9, 1926.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
the. City Hall at eight o 'clock P.M. August 9 , 1926.
Present: Bain,Benson,Carlisle,Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 2, 1926 ,
read and approved as read.
Hearing of Protest and Adoption
of Resolution Overruling all Pro-
tests for Improvement of Baker
Street--Street District No. 539.
This being the time set to hear protests against
the contemplated improvement of a portion of Baker Street,
known as Street District No. 539, the Council proceeded to
further consider a written protest filed by 41.19 per cent of
the owners of the area of the district. Verbal protests were
presented against the work by C. R. Blodgett, Mrs. Mamie Burns,
J. H. Parker and Mrs. F. H. McKenzie. The Mayor then invited all
who wished to protest the work to present their objections at
this time and there being no response, upon a motion by Griffith,
seconded by Carlock, a resolution overruling all protests was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain,Benson,Carlisle ,Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent : None.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering
Construction of Improvements in
Street District No. 539 and Calling
for Bids.
Upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Griffith, a
resolution ordering the construction of improvements on a
portion of Baker Street , known as Street District No. 539, and
calling for bids to be opened at 8 o 'clock P.M. Monday August
30th. 1926, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Agos.- Bain, Benson,Carlisle , Carlock,Griffith, Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
64 Bakersfield , California, Aug. 9, 1926.
Adoption of Resolution Overruling
all Protests <11gainst Improvement of
a Portion of K Street--Street District
No. 540,.
This being the time set to receive and consider pro-
tests and objections against; the contemplated improvert,ent of a
portion of K Street, known as Street District No . 540, the Council
proceeded to consider a protest filed by 56.77 per cent of the
owners of the area of the district. After having done so , upon a
motion by Carlisle , seconded by Bain, a resolution overruling
all protests was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle ,Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
City Attorney Instructed to Pre-
pare a Resolution Abandoning all
Proceedings Pertaining to the Im-
provement of K Street--Street
District No. 540.
Upon a motion by Garlock, seconded by Griffith, the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution abandoning
all proceedings taken up to this time pertaining to the improve-
ment of a portion of K Street, known as Street District No. 540,
by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain,Benson, Carlisle ,Carlock,Griffith , Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 273 N.S.
Fixing the Tax Rate for 1926-27.
Upon a motion. by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, Ordi-
nance No. 273 N. S. entitled, " AN ORDINANCE LEVYING UPON TIP&
ASSESSED VALUATION OF THE TAL0LE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF BAKERS-
FIELD; A RATE OF TAXATION UPON1,r,CH HUNDRED DOLLARS OF VALUATION
FOR THE FISCAL. YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1ST, 1926, AND LNDIIiG JUKE 30TH,
1927" , was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent : None.
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Adoption of Ordinance No. 274 N. S.
Amending Section 30 of Traffic
Ordinance No. 260 N. S.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, Ordinance
No. 274 N. S. amending Section 30 6f Traffic Ordinance No. 260 N.S.
regulating parking on paved streets, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes; Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: None.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 275 N.S.
Repealing Section 14 , of Prohibition
Enforcement Ordinance No. 165 N.S.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Bain, Ordinance
No. 275 N. S. repealing Section 14, of Prohibition Enforcement
Ordinance No. 165 N.S. relating to the transfer of monies to a
Special Fund, known as Prohibition Enforcement Fund, was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith., Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: None.
Adoption of Resolution Authorizing
Expenditure of Money by the City Manager
for the Enforcement of Laws.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, a
Resolution entitled, " A FU;SOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF
PERSONS AND THE EXPENDI^lURE OF MONEY FOR THE ENFORC21E',NT OF THE
RED LIGHT ABATEMEeNT ACT, PROHIBITION LAe9S, AND OTHER LAWS, AND
THE ORDINANCES OF THE CI'PY OF BAY;;RSFIELD, AND AUTHORIZING THE
CIT' AUDITOR TO DRAW &-,RW.NTS, NOT EXCEEDING TWO THOUSAND ($2000. 00)
DOLI.ARS, UPON Y'JRITTEN ORDER THEREFOR" , was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle ,Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
66 Bakersfield, California, August 9, 1926 .
City Auditor Instructed to Place
$2000.00 to Credit of Law Enforce-
ment Fund.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, the
City Auditor was authorized and instructed to place the sum
of $2000. 00 to the credit of the Law Enforcement Fund, to be
expended on the written authority of the City Manager and the
City Attorney.
City Auditor Instructed to Transfer
Balance of Prohibition Enforcement
Fund to the General Fund.
Upon armtion by Bain, seconded by Martin, the City
Auditor was authorized and instructed to transfer the existing
balance in the Prohibition Enforcement Fund , amounting to
$7 ,138.13 , to the General Fund.
Acceptance of City Treasurer' s
Financial Report for June 1926.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, the City
Treasurer 's Financial report for the month of June 1926 , was
accepted and ordered placed on file.
City Attorney Instructed to Pre-
pare Ordinance Calling a Special
Election of South Bakersfield Dis-
trict Yo. 3 for September 28, 1926.
A petition signed by the requisite number of regis-
tered voters in a district contiguous to the City of Bakersfield,
between Palm and 2nd Streets, Oak and A Streets, requesting that
a Special Election be held for the purpose of allowing qualified
electors to vote on the question of the annexation of this terri-
tory, was read and upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlisle ,
the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance calling
a Special Election to be held on Tuesday September 28, 1926.
New Plan and Specifications Ordered
for Improvement of K Street, between
California Avenue and 8th. Street.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith, the City
Engineer was instructed to prepare plan and specifications for the
contemplated improvement of K Street , between California Avenue and
8th. Street, to consist of a 3-1 inch asphalt concrete base with a
li inch Warrenite Bithulithic wearing surface.
Bakersfield, California, Aug. 9, 1926. 67
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle , the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Baker f�d,California.
:ATTEST:
City��r`k and ex officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
68 Bakersfield , California, iiug. 23, 1926.
Minutes of the Regular 'Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. Y.August 23, 1926.
Present: Benson, Carlock, Griffith, Yartin, Stoner.
Absent: Bain, Carlisle.
Minutes of the Regular Irieeting of August 9 , 1926 ,
were read and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution Abandoning
Proceedings for Improvement of K
Street, California Avenue to fourth
Street--Street District No. 540.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, a
resolution abandoning all proceedings for the proposed improve-
ment of a certain portion of K Street, known as Street District
No. 540, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Benson, Garlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent : Bain, Carlisle.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering
Constuction of Improvements in
Block 324 , Bakersfield--Street
District No. 541.
This being the time set to receive protests against
the contemplated improvement of Block 324, Bakersfield, known
as Street District No. 541, and no protests having been pre-
sented, upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, a
resolution ordering the construction and calling for bids to
be opened on September 6th. 1926 , was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Benson, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent : Bain, Carlisle.
Bakersfield , California, Aug. 23, 1926. 69
Adoption of Resolution Ordering
Construction of Improvements in
Sewer District No. 542 and
Calling for Bids.
This being the time set to receive protests against
the contemplated improvement of Sewer District No. 542 and no
protests having been presented, upon a motion by Griffith,
seconded by Martin , a resolution ordering the construction
and calling for bids to be opened September 6th. 1926 , was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Benson, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Bain, Carlisle.
City Manager Instructed to Investigate
Fire Hazards in City Hall Building.
Mr. Steger appeared before the Council and stated
that he thought the records and books of the City were in
great danger of being destroyed by fire , should one occur ,
and suggested that fire proof apparatus be purchased to protect
the City's property. Upon a motion by Griffith , seconded by
Martin, the City Manager was appointed a committee of one to
investigate this matter and to make his report to the Council
at the next Regular Meeting of the Council on August 30th.
Approval of Budget.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Carlock, the
budget estimate of expenditures amounting to $464,829.74 for
the fiscal year ending June 30th. 1927 was approved.
Adoption of Salary Ordinance
No. 276 N.S.Repealing Ordinance
No . 258 N. S.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Benson, Ordinance
No . 276 N.S.entitled, °AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE COMPENSATION OF
CERTAIN OFFICERS AND EIOLOYEES OF TII'E CITY OF BA1<,32SFI&LD AND
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 258,NEW SERIES OF THE CITY OF BAY.MSFIELD
AND ill, ORDINANCES A14D PARTS OF ORDINANCES AM&NDATORY THEREOF OR.
IN CONFLICT H:REWITH" , was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Benson, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absents Bain, Carlisle.
70 Bakersfield, California, Aug. 23 , 1926.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 277 N.S.
Calling an Election for September
28th. 1926 , for South Bakersfield
District No . 3.
Upon a motion by :3enson, seconded by Martin, Ordinance
No . 277 N. S. entitled, " AN ORDINANCE C.'iLLING A SPECIAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD CA THE 28th• DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1926 , IN CERTAIN TERRI-
TORY IN THE COUNTY OF KERN AND CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF BAKERS-
FIELD; PROVIDING FOR THE HOLDING OF SUCH rLECTION AND SUBMITTING
TO THE ELECTORS RESIDING IN SUCH TERRITORY THE QUESTION WHETHER
SUCH TL+'RRITORY SHE-S L Bt+ A.NX ED TO , INCORPORATED IN AND MADE A
PART OF SAID CITY OF BAKERWIELD, DESIGNATIVG -SUCH TERRITORY BY
THE NAME OF °SOUTH BAKERSFIELD DISTRICT NO. 3" ESTABLISHING
ELECTION PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES IN SAID TERRITORY, APPOINT-
ING OFFICERS OF SUCH ELECTION ARID PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION
OF NOTICE OF SUCH SPECIAL ELECTION" , was adopted as read by the
following vote :
Ayes: Benson, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Bain, Carlisle.
Adoption of Plan and Specifications
for Improvement of K Street, Califor-
nia Avenue to 8th. Street--Street
District No. 544.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, plan
and specifications covering the improvement of K Street, between
California Avenue and 8th. Street, known as Street District No. 544,
were adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Benson, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent : Bain, Carlisle.
Adoption of Resolution of Inten-
tion No. 544.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin, Resolution
Of Intention No. 544, covering the proposed improvement of K
Street, between California Avenue and 8th. Street , known as Street
District No. 544, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Benson, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Bain, Carlisle.
Bakersfield , California, Aug. 23, 1926 . � 1
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin , claims,
as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor
was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
Extension of Time Granted
Street District No. 526 .
Upon a iiotion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, Thompson
Bros. was granted a 60 day extension of time to complete the
improvement of Street District No. 526.
Acceptance of City Treasurer's
Financial Report for July, 1926.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Griffith, the
City Treasurer 's Financial report for the month of July, 1926 ,
was accepted and ordered placed on file.
Approval of Midway Square Map.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Garlock, a
map showing a subdivision of a portion of Section 18, Township
29 South, Range 28 East , M.D.M. to be known as Midway Square
was approved.
City Clerk Instructed to
Advertise for Street Sweeper.
Upon a motion 'by Griffith, seconded by Martin, the
City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for one
Motor-Driven Street Sweeper, the bids to be opened August 30th.1926.
Adjournment .
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Garlock, the
Council adjourned.
or of the City of Bakers ,ield ,California.
ATTESTi
City Clerk and ex-oificio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
� 2 Bakersfield , California, Aug. 30, 1926.
Minutes of the Regular Ireeting of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield, held in the Council Chamber of the
City Hall at eight o 'clock P. M. August 30, 1926.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Madtin,Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular Yesting of August 23, 1926 ,
were read and approved as read .
Opening Bids--Baker Street--
Street District No. 539.
This being the time set to open bids to cover the
proposed improvement of a portion of Baker Street , known as
Street District No. 539. upon a motion by Griffith, seconded
by Martin, all bids received were publicly opened, examined
and declared.
Adoption of Resolution Awarding
to Union Paving Co . for the Im-
provement of Street District No. 539.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle ,
a resolution awarding contract for the improvement of a portion
of Baker Street, known as Street District No. 539, to the
Union Paving Co. was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson,Carlisle,Carlock, Griffith., Martin,Stoner.
Noes: Pbne.
Absent: None .
Opening Bids--Motor Driven
Street Sweeper.
This being the time set to open bids received to
cover the proposed purchase, by the City, of One Motor Driven
Street Sweeper, upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Griffith,
bid received was publicly opened , examined and declared.
wa
Bakersfield , Calif. Aug. 30, 1926.
Contract Awarded Stuart S. Smith Co. ,
to Furnish One Elgin Street Sweeper.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, the
Stuart S. Smith Company' s bid of $7 ,200. 00 , covering One
Elgin Motor Driven Street Sweeper was accepted.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock,
claims, as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and
the Auditor was instructed to issue warrants on the Treas-
urer to cover same.
Report from City Manager Accepted,
Covering Condition of Filing Equip-
ment in Offices of City Clerk,
Assessor and Treasurer.
Mr. Ogden, City Manager, reported to the Council
that it was his recommendation that no filing equipment in
the offices of the Clerk, Assessor and Treasurer be replaced
on account of fire hazards and upon a motion by Carlock,
seconded by Martin, the report was accepted.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Bain, the
Council adjourned.
6
Mayor of the City oftghkersfieldWalifornia.
ATT ;ST:
City Clerk and ex- fficio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
Calif orni a.
74 „, kersfield , California, September 7 , 1926 .
Idnutes of the Regular IV:eeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield , California, held in the Council ChLunber
of the City Hall at eight otclock P. M. September 7 , 1926 .
Present: Bain, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin.
Absent : Benson, Stoner.
Due to the absence of Mayor Stoner, Councilman
Griffith assumed the chwir as presiding officer.
Minutes of the Regular N_eetimg of August 30th. 1926 ,
were read and approved as read.
Opening Bids--Alley in Block 324--
Street District No. 541.
This being the time set to open bids to cover the
proposed improvement of the alley in Block 324, Bakersfield ,
known . s Street District No. 541 , upon a motion by Carlisle,
seconded by Jdartin, bid received was publicly opened, examined
and declared.
Adoption of Resolution Awarding
Contract tc Dean & Stroble--
Street District No. 541.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlisle , a
resolution awarding contract to Dean & Stroble for the im-
provement of the alley in Block 324 , Bakersfield , known as
Street District No. 541, was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Bain, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, martin.
Noes: None.
Absent: Benson, Stoner.
Opening Bids--Sewer District
No . 542.
This being the time set to open bids to cover the
proposed construction of sewers in the southeast portion of
the City, known as Sewer District No. 542 , upon a motion by
Carlisle , seconded by Carlock, all bids received were publicly
opened , examined and declared.
Bakersfield , California., Sept. 7, 1926 . ! J
Action on Bids for Sewer District
No. 542 Deferred Cne ';leek.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, action
on bids received to cover the proposed installation of servers
in Sewer District No. 542 was deferred until 8 o 'clock P. M.
Monday September 13 , 1926.
Protest Filed Against the Closing
of a Portion of 23rd Street and
Alleys Under Resolution of In-
tention No. 543.
A protest signed by a large number of property owners
protesting against the proposed closing of a portion of 23rd
Street and alleys under Resolution of Intention No. 543 was read,
and upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Bain,8 o'clock P. M.Mon-
da.y September 20 , 1926, was the time fixed for the hearing.
Mayor and City Clerk Instructed
to 3secute Contract with
Stuart S. Smith Company for
ilgin Sweeper.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Bain, the
Mayor and the City Clerk were instructed to execute an agree-
ment , on behalf of the City of Bakersfield, with the Stuart
S. Smith Company to cover the purchase of One Motor Driven Elgin
Street Sweeper.
Application for Permit to Construct
Combination Curb and Sidewalk on
200 feet Frontage in Homaker Park.
An application filed by Mrs. P. P. Xlassen, asking
for permission to construct combination curb and sidewalk in
front of Lots 14 and 15 , in Block 8 , Homaker Park Tract was
read and upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, the appli-
cation was referred to the City Engineer for recommendation.
Approval of Assessment DLagram--
Sewer District No. 537.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Carlisle , assessment
diagram for Sewer District No. 537 was approved as submitted.
76 Bakersfield, California, Sept. 7th. 1926 .
City Auditor Instructed to Issue
Warrant to Warren Bros. for Decora-
ting City Streets.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by martin,
claim of Warren Bros. of Fresno for $400.00 covering the
decoration of City Streets for Fair Week was allowed and
the City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a
warrant to cover.
Adjournment .
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor - f the City of Bakersfield ,California.
ATTBST:
City Clerk and ex- officio 'Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
Bnkersfield , California, Sept . 13, 1.926.
Minutes of the Regular L eeting of the Juncil of the
City of Bakersfield , Cnl.ifornia, held in the Council Chcmber of
the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. T. . Sept. 13 , 1926 .
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , CarlocR , Griffith,Martin , Stoner.
Absent: None .
Minutes of the Regular ;,Meeting of Sept . 7th. 1926 ,
were reed ; nd approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution Aev<:.rding
Contract to Stroud Bros. --Street
District No . 542.
This being the time set to t: ke further action on
bids received to cover the proposed construction of sewers in
Sewer District No. 542, upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by
Bain, a resolution awarding contract to Stroud Bros. for the
work w :-.s adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain,Benson,Carli ale, Q rlock,Griffith,Mastin, Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: None.
Adoption of Resolution Over-
ruling Protests--Improvement
of K Street--Street District No.544.
This being the time set to hear protests against the
proposed improvement of K Street, between California Avenue and
8th. Street , known as Street District No. 544, a protest filed
by Mrs. Matt Hughes against the work was read. The Mayor then
invited any one present to present their protests and there
being no response , upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin,
a Resolution overruling all protests was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith,Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: None.
78 Bakersfield , C lifcrnis., Sept . 15, 19'16 .
.`.do ;-tion of Resolution Ordering
Construction of Y Street--Street
1istrict No. 5�4.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, a resolu-
tion ordering the construction of improvements in Street District
No. 544 and calling for bids to be opened on September 27 , 1926 ,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, GTiffith,Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None .
Acceptance of City Treasurer 's
Financial Report for August, 1926.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, the City
Treasurer ' s Financial report for the month of August , 1926, was
accepted and ordered placed on file .
Permit Granted to Construct
Combination Curb and Sidewalk
in Homaker Park Tract.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, Mrs.
P. P. Klassen was given permission to construct combination
curb and sidewalk in front of Lots 14 and 15 , in Block 8, Homaker
Park Tract and this class of construction was made standard for
all streets within the Homaker Park Tract.
Appropriation of $2, 000.00 to
Miscellaneous Fund for Law
Enforcement Purposes.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, the sum of
$2, 000. 00 was appropriated to be placed to the credit of the
hTiscella.neous General Fund to be used in Law Enforcement cases.
Clain, of Bakersfield Realty Board
Granted for :`nnexation Slection
Expenses.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, claim
presented by the Bakersfield Realty Board for ;p280.00 covering
expenses incurred in the Annexation Election of South Bakersfield
District No. 2, was allowed L.nd the City Auditor was esuthorized
and instructed to issue a warrant to cover.
Bakersfield, California, Sept. 13, 1926.
Request from Civic Commercial
_association for Postage on Bakers-
field City Directories , Denied.
A request from the Civic Commercial Association asking
for a refund of $180. 00, covering posts.ge expended in mailing
Bakersfield Californian city directories, was read and upon a
motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle, the application was
denied.
City Attorney Instructed to
:'mend Zoning Ordinance.
petition presented by a number of property owners
asking that the present zoning ordinance be amended so as to
exclude the south half of Blocks 267 and 268 of the Miller and
Lux subdivision from tr;e industrial zone was read and upon a
motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, the City Attorney was
instructed to amend the ordinance . The matter was <.lso referred
to the Planning Commission for such recommendation as they may
desire to make.
Allowance of Claims .
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin,
claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and
the Auditor was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer
to cover same.
Permit Denied 101 Ranch to
Hold Street Parade on Sept-
ember 18, 1926 .
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin , the City
Manager was instructed to not grant permission to the 101 Ranch
Wild West Show for a Street Parade on Saturday, September 18,1926.
Complaint Filed on Alleged
Excessive Speed and whistling
of Southern Pacific Trains.
A verbal complaint was presented to the Council alle-
ging that Southern Pacific Trains are being operated with excess-
ive speed and whistling by locomotives and upon a motion by
Bain, seconded by Martin, the matter was referred to the City
1d'lanager for handling.
80 Bakersfield , California, Sept. 13 , 1926.
City Attorney Instructed to Prepare
_mendment to Traffic Ordinance ,
Prohibiting holler Coasters , on
Sidewalks.
Upon a motion 'oy Griffith, seconded by Carlisle ,
the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to
the existing Traffic Ordinance prohibiting the use of roller
coasters on sidewalks throughout the City. The motion was
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain,Benson,Carlis.Le, Carlock , Griffith., Stoner.
Noes: Iulartin,
If
',bsent: None.
Plans and Specifications Ordered
for the Improvement of 0 Street ,
Between 13th. Street and Califor-
nia Avenue.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, the
City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifica-
tions for grading, oiling and sanding P Street , between Califor-
nia Y.venue and 13th. Street.
Adjournment.
Uibon a motion by Martin, seconded by Griffith,
the Council adjourned.
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G ��
Mayor o the City of Bakersfield , California.
ATT: ST:
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the Council
of tl,e City of Bakersfield, California.
Bakersfield , California, Sept. 20, 1926. Is t
Minutes of the Regular Lleeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield , California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. M. September 20, 1926.
Present : Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith ,Martin,Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 13, 1926,
were read and approved as read.
Hearing of Protests on Proposed
Closing of 23rd Street and Alleys--
Resolution of Intention No. 543.
This being the time set to hear protests and objections
against the proposed closing of a certain portion of 23rd Street
and alleys, as covered by Resolution of Intention No. 543, the
Council proceeded to consider a protest filed by Mr. M. S. Platz.
After having done so and there being no further protests. upon a
motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, a motion overruling all pro-
tests was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: Griffith.
Absent : None.
Donation Granted Parent Teachers '
Association Toward Convention
Expenses for 1927 Convention.
A Committee from the local Parent Teachers' Association
appeared before the Council and requested that an appropriation
be made toward the expenses which will be incurred if the State
Convention convenes at Bakersfield in 1927 and upon a motion by
Carlisle , seconded by Bain, the City Auditor was authorized and
instructed to issue a warrant for $250. 00, providing the Conven-
tion is secured for this City.
Approval of Assessment Diagram--
Sewer District No. 530.
Upon anDtion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, Assessment
Diagram for Sewer District No. 530 was approved as submitted.
82 Bakersfield, California, Sept. 20, 1926.
Approval of Assessment Diagram--
Street District No. 535.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith,
Assessment Diagram for Street District No. 535 was approved
as submitted.
Adoption of Ordinance No . 278 New
Series, Amending Traffic Ordinance.
Upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Griffith,
Ordinance No. 278 New Series amending Traffic Ordinance No. 260
New Series, prohibiting roller coasters from sidewalks, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Noes: Martin.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 279 N.S.
Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 183 N.S.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Carlock, Ordinance
No. 279 New Series, amending Zoning Ordinance No. 183 New Series,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle ,Carlock, Griffith, Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Majority Protest Filed Against
Contemplated Improvement of Oleander
Avenue, California Avenue to Brundage
Lane.
A protest filed by approximately 71J- per cent of
the owners of property affected by the contemplated improvement
of Oleander Avenue, between California Avenue and Brundage Lane ,
was presented and upon amotion by Bain, seconded by Martin,
same was accepted and ordered placed on file and the City
Engineer was instructed to disregard instructions recently given
him by the Council to prepare Plan and Specifications for this
work.
SO
Bakersfield,California, Sept. 20, 1926.
Proposed Change of Specifications
for Rock Used in Street 'Mork.
It was moved by Martin, seconded by Griffith, that
the standard specifications for rock be changed from a specific
gravity of 2.65 to 2.60. The motion was lost by the following
vote:
Ayes: Griffith, Martin.
Noes: Bain, Carlisle , Carlock, Stoner.
Declined to vote: Benson.
Absent: None.
Reconsideration of Action to
Change Specifications for Rock.
Upon a motion by Griffith , seconded by Martin, the
Council unanimously voted to reconsider their action in refusing
to change standard specifications for rock.
Specifications for Rock Changed
to a Specific Gravity of 2.60 for
Each Particle of Rock.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Griffith, the
standard specifications for rock used in public work was changed
from an average specific gr<:vity of 2.65 to a specific gravity
of 2.60 for each and every particle.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Benson, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor df the City of Bakersfield, California.
ATT&ST:
J
City Clerk and ex-offic o Clerk of the
Couhcil of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
84 Bakersfield , California, Sept. 27 , 1926.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakerefield,California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. M. Sept. 27 , 1926.
Present : Bain, Benson, Carlisle ,Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Absent : C. rlock.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Sept. 20, 1926 ,
were read and approved as read.
Approval of Assessment--Union
Avenue , Between Truxtun and
California Avenue--Street Dis-
trict No. 526.
This being the time set to receive protests and
objections against assessments levied for the improvement of
a portion of Union Avenue known as Street District No. 526
and no protests having been presented, upon a motion by
Griffith, seconded by Carlisle, the assessment list was ap-
proved as submitted.
Opening; Bids for Proposed Im-
provement of K Street, Between
Calfiornia Avenue and 8th. Street--
Street D'isttict No . 544.
This being the time set to open bids received to
cover the proposed improvement of a portion of K Street,
known as Street District No . 544, upon a motion by Carlisle ,
seconded by Martin, all bids received were publicly opened,
examined and declared.
Adoption of Resolution Awarding
Contract to California Road and
Street Improvement Co. --Street
District No. 544.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, a
resolution awarding contract to the California Road and Street
Improvement Co. for the proposed improvement of a portion of
K Street , known as Street District No. 544, was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle,Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent : Carlock.
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Petition for Amendment to Zoning
Ordinance, Prohibiting Apartment
Houses, Etc.
A petition signed by the majority of individual
property owners between 19th. Street and Truxtun Avenue,
and extending from Oak Street to Cedar Street, asking that
the Zoning Ordinance be amended to prohibit the construc-
tion of apartment houses, duplex houses and mercantile
structures within this area was presented and upon a motion
by Bain, seconded by Griffith, the petition was referred to
the City Planning Commission for recommendation.
'.doption of Plan and Specifications
for the Improvement of P Street ,
Between California Avenue and 13th.
Street--Street District No. 545.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle,
plan and specifications covering Lhe proposed im,:rovement
of P Street, between California Avenue end 13th. Street, to
be known as Street District No. 545 were adopted as read by
the following vote :
Ayes ; Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlock.
Adoption of Resolution
of Intention No. 545.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Carlisle ,
Resolution of Intention No. 545, covering the proposed im-
provement of a portion of P Street, was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle,Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlock.
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Resolution from Carpenters Local
No. 743, Endorsing the Policy of
the City Manager and the Chief of
Police.
A Resolution presented by the Carpenters Local
No. 743, endorsing the policy of City Manager Ogden and Chief
of Police Dupes in the discharge of their duties was read
and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle , was or-
dered placed on file.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, claims
as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the
Auditor was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to
cover same.
Ad j ourrunent.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin,
the Council adjourned.
Mayor the City of Bakersfield,Calif.
ATTEST.
City lerk and ex- ff Olerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, California.
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Bakersfield, Calif. October 4, 1926.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, Cc,lifornia, held in the Council Chamber
of the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. M. October 4, 1926.
Present : Baih, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock,Griffith,Martin,Stoner.
Absent : None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 27 , 1926,
were read and approved as read.
Recommendation from Civic Commer-
cial Association to Spray Trees.
Mr. C. V. Anderson appeared before the Council on
behalf of the Civic Commercial Association and requested that
the City appropriate sufficient funds to properly spray trees
within the city limits to eradicate insects. He advised that
Mr. Barber,Kern County Horticultural Commissioner, had investi-
gated the matter and had ascertained that an appropriation of
$1 ,000.00 would be sufficient for labor and materials and $1,300.00
for sprayer mounted on a Ford Truck. ,%-fter some consideration, upon
a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, the matter was referred
to the City Manager for recommendation.
Protest Against Certain Portions
of Plumbing Ordinance No. 153 N.S.
Mr. Tebeau appeared before the Council and protested
against certain portions of Plumbing Ordinance No. 153 New Series ,
and particularly Section 15, pertaining to examination of plumbers
and asked that a Committee of the Council be appointed to review
the Ordinance. After some consideration, upon a motion by Griffith,
seconded by Martin, the matter was referred to the standing build-
ing committee,consisting of Councilmen Benson, Carlock and Griffith
for such action �:.s they may deem necessary.
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Bakersfield, California, Oct. 4 , 1926.
Result of Canvass of Returns of
Votes Cast at Special Annexation
Election in South Bakersfield
District No. 3, Sept. 28, 1926.
This being the time fixed by law to canvass the returns
of the votes cast at the Special Annexation Election held in
South Bakersfield District No. 3, on 'Tuesday, September 28, 1926 ,
upon a motion by Griffith, :seconded by Bain, the Council proceeded
to canvass the returns. After having done so, upon a motion by
Carlock, seconded by Martin, the following resolution was
adopted:
"WIL'B iAS, the canvass of returns of the votes cast
at the special annexation election held on Tuesday,
September 28th. 1926, in certain outside territory
more particularly described in Ordinance No. 277 ,
New Series, andim the notice of said election and
designated in said Ordinance and notice as "SOUTH
BAK&RSFIELD DISTRICT NO. 3" having been completed
by the Council;
NOW TH&RjjFORE, BS IT R�SOLVSD AND DETERD,:INSD
BY TH& COUNCIL as follows:
That the whole number of votes cast at said annexa-
tion election in the outside territory proposed to
be annexed to the City of Bakersfield , and designated
as "South Bakersfield District No. 3" the total
number of votes cast therein in favor of annexation
and the total number of votes cast against annexation
upon the proposition, to-wit:
"Shall South Bakersfield District No. 3 be annexed
to the City of Bakersfield? are as follows, to-wit:
The total number of votes cast in said outside terri-
tory proposed to be annexed to the City of Bakersfield,
and designated as "South Bakersfield District No . 3"
at said election was 10.
The total number of votes cast in said territory in
favor .of such annexation was 7.
The total number of votes cast in said territory against
such annexation was 3.
That the necessary majority of votes cast in said
outside territory required by law to be cast was in
favor of said annexation.
Bakersfield , California,October 4, 1926. 89
Adoption of Ordinance No. 280 N.S.
Approving Annexation of South Bakers-
field District No. 3.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlisle,
Ordinance No. 280 New Series entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING
TIM ANNEXATION OF SOUTH BAY,�RSFLELD DISTRICT NO. 3 TO THE
CITY OF BAKERSFILLD, " was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle ,Carlock,Griffith.Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent : None.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 281 N.S.
Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 183 N.S.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Griffith, Ordi-
nance No. 281 New Series amending Section 2, of Zoning Ordi-
nance No. 183 New Series, was adopted as read by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Bain , Benson, Carlisle ,Carlock, Griffith,Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Resolution of
Intention No. 546 , Narrowing
Alleys in Lowell Addition.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock,
Resolution of Intention No. 546 , entitled, "RESOLUTION OF
INTi0TION TO 1`4:DUC.1 THE WIDTH OF CERTAIN ALL.&YS IN THE LO'W7ELL
ADDITION, TO TWENTY P&AT, IN THE CITY OF BAY>ERSFIi;LD,CALIFORNIA" ,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock,Griffith,Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent : None.
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Bakersfield, California, Oct. 4 , 1926.
Date Set for Rehearing on Pro-
posed Closing of a Portion of
23rd. Street and Alleys--Resolu-
tion of Intention No. 543.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Griffith, Monday
October 11, 1926 , at 8 o'clock P. M. was the time fixed for a
rehearing on the matter of the proposed closing of a portion of
23rd. Street and Alleys, as outlined in Resolution of Intention
No. 543.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield,California.
ATT&ST:
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bake sfield , California.
Bakersfield,California Oct.11, 1926. 91
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. M. October 11, 1926.
Present : Bain, Benson, Carlisle ,Carlock,Griffith,Martin.Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 4, 1926,
were read and approved as read.
Protest Against Proposed
Closing of a Portion of 23rd.
Street and Alleys, Overruled.
This being the time set for a rehearing on the matter
of the proposed closing of a portion of 23rd. Street and certain
alleys as outlined in Resolution of Intention No. 543, the Council
proceeded to listen to verbal protests presented by Dr. J.E.Veon
and lb7. N. Blacker protesting the closing. There being no further
protests presented, upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin,
all protests were overruled by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain,Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: Griffith.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering
the Closing of a Portion of 23rd.
Street and Alleys as Described in
Resolution of Intention No. 543.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Bain, a Resolution
ordering the closing of a portion of 23rd Street and certain alleys
as described in Resolution of Intention No. 543, was +Ldopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain,Benson, Carlisle ,Carlock, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: Griffith.
Absent : None.
Approval of Assessment List--
Sewer District No. 530.
This being the time set to hear protests and ;-appeals
against assessments levied for the construction of sewers in Sewer
District No. 530, and no protests having been presented, upon a
motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, the assessment list was
confirmed and approved.
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Approval of Assessment List--
Sewer District No. 537 .
This being the time set to hear protests and appeals
against assessments levied for the construction of sewers in
Sewer District No. 537 , and no protests having been presented,
upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith, the assessment
list was confirmed and approved.
Extension of Time Granted to
Complete Street District No. 526.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, a
90 day extension of time was granted to the Union Paving Co. to
complete the improvement of Street District No. 526.
Approval of Assessment Diagram--
Street District No. 541.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle,
assessment diagram for Street District No. 541 was approved as
submitted.
Protest Presented Against Ordi-
nance Prohibiting Apartment
Houses in Residential Section.
A communication addressed to the Council by Mr.
W. W. Kelly protesting against the enactment of an amendment to
the zoning ordinance prohibiting the construction of apartment
houses in the residential section was read, and upon a motion by
Griffith, seconded by Carlock, was ordered placed on file.
,idoption of Resolution Accepting
Deed from Southern Pacific Rail-
Road Company for California Avenue
Crossing.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Carlisle , a. Resolution
accepting deed from the Southern Pacific Railroad Company, dated
October 11, 1926 , granting to the City of Bakersfield the right to
construct and maintain a highway across California avenue at inter-
section with the Asphalto Branch of the Southern Pacific, was adopted
as read and the Mayor and the City Clerk were authorized and instructed
to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Bakersfield, by
the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson,Carlisle ,Carlock,Griffith, Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Bakersfield, California, Oct. 11, 1926. `3
Acceptance of Certified Account-
ants Report for Six Months Period
Ending June 30, 1926.
Upon a motion by Griffith , seconded by Martin, report
submitted by J. Arthur Greenfield & Co. certified accountants,
covering an audit of the city books and accounts for the six
months period ending June 30, 1926 , was accepted and ordered
placed on file .
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock,
claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and
the Auditor was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer
to cover same.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, the
Council adjourned.
— Mayor o� City of Bak rsfield,California.
ATTEST:
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
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Bakersfield , Calif. Oct. 18, 1926.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. M. October 18, 1926.
Present : Bain , Benson, Carlisle , Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Absent: Carlock.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 11, 1926.
were read and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering
the Improvement of P Street , Between
California Avenue and 13th. Street--
Street District No. 545.
This being the time set to receive irotests against
the contemplated improvement of P Street, between California
Avenue and 13th. Street, known as Street District No. 545, and
no protests having been presented , upon a motion by Griffith,
seconded by Martin, a resolution ordering the work and asking
for bids to be opened on November 1, 1926, was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlock.
:.doption of Resolution Ordering
Closing of Portion of 23rd. Street
and .alleys--Resolution of Intention
No. 543.
Upon a motion by Brain, seconded by Martin, a resolu-
tion ordering the closing of a certain portion of 23rd Street
and certain alleys, as described in Resolution of Intention
No. 543, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Martin, Stoner.
Noes: Griffith.
Absent: Carlock.
Approval of Lowell Park Tract Map.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, a map
showing a re-subdivision of thet portion of Block E, Lowell
Addition lying west of the Kern Island Canal, to be known as
Lowell Park Tract , was approved.
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Protest from Campbell Investment
Comp ..ny, Regarding Assessments in
Street District No. 526.
A protest filed by the a)mpbell Investment Company against
assessments levied on certain lots in Block 242, .-Kern, for the
improvement of Street District No. 526 , was read and due to the
time for protests against this particular district having expired,
upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, the protest was
ordered placed on file.
City Attorney Instructed to
Change Boundaries of Industrial
Zone in Zoning Ordinance .
In compliance with a recommend_tion from the City
Planning Commission, upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain,
the City Attorney was instructed to amend existing zoning ordinance
so that the N T of Blocks 370, 371, 372,373 and 374 will be in-
cluded in the industrial. zone.
'allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was
instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
Plans and Specifications to be
Prepared for Band Stand at Jastro
Park.
Mayor Stoner informed the Council that he had received
a communication from Mrs. Max Koshland of San Francisco, stating
that she is ready to have plans and specifications prepared for
the erection of a Band Stand in Jastro Park in accordance with
the late Mr. Jastro 's wishes. Upon a motion by Benson, seconded
by Martin, the City Clerk was instructed to address a letter to
Mrs. Koshland, stating that her plans on this matter were in
accordance with the desire of the Council and that they will be
glad to offer any suggestions necessary.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Benson, the
Council adjourned.
__AiY__or' of the y of Bakersfield,Galifornia.
ATTEST i
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
Bakersfield, California, October 25, 1926.
Minutes of the Regular meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield , California, held in the Council Ch��mber of
the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. M. October 25 , 1926.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock,Griffith, Martin,Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 18, 1926 ,
were read and approved as read.
Extension of Time Granted
Thompson Bros. to Complete
the Improvement of Street
District No. 531.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, Thompson
Bros. , were granted a 90 day extension of time to complete the
improvement of streets in Homaker Park Tract , known as Street
District No. 531.
Mayor and City Clerk Instructed
to Execute Agreement Relative to
Construction of California Avenue
Asphalto Branch Crossing.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Griffith , the
Mayor and the City Clerk were instructed to executd an agree-
ment between the City of Bakersfield, the County of Kern, and
the Southern Pacific Company , covering the construction of a
crossing at California Avenue with the Asphalto Branch of the
Southern Pacific Railroad.
".doption of Resolution Endorsing
State Constitution Amendment No. 27.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, a
resolution entitled, " A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE JUDICIAIL
COUNCIL AK&NDI,"ENT TO THE COIdSTITU`i'ION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
KiWWIv ON THE B<iLLOT .:y CONSTITUTIONAL .J,iENDMENT NO. 27" , was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes. Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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Bakersfield , California, October 25, 1926.
allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, claims ,
as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the auditor
was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
Ap,)roval of Map of Re-subdivision
Known as Vendome Tract.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, a map
showing a re-subdivision of Blocks 633 and 654 of the northern
division to be known as Vendome Tract was approved.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of th City of Bakersfield , California.
T"T-
City Clerk <znd ex-of icio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
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Bakcrr,,field , California, November 1 , 1926.
Minutes of the Regular meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield , California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. ,�. November 1 , 1926.
Present: BSA n, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock,Griffith,Martin,Stoner .
Absent : None .
Minutes of the Regular I:eeting of October 25 , 1926 ,
were read and approved as read.
Opening Bids-- P Street,
Street District No. 545.
This being the time set to open bids to cover the
proposed improvement of a portion of P Street , known as Street
District No. 545 , upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain,
bid received was publicly opened, examined and declared.
'.ction of Bid for Street District
No. 545, Deferred for One ';`leek.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Griffith, action
on bid received from Dean & Stroble covering the proposed im-
provement of a portion of P Street, knovm as Street District
No . 545, was deferred until 8o 'clock P. II. Mon&Ly NOV.8, 1926.
Petition to Close 23rd. Street,
From Cedar to Oak Street and
Alleys in 14 Blocks.
A petition presented by the Kern County Land Company,
Emily P. Thomas, Mollie E. Hughes and Yartin Gundlach requesting
that the necessary steps be taken to close 23rd Street , between
the -:vest line of Cedar Street a.nd the east line of Oak Street
and all of the Alleys running through Blocks 463t, B, C and D;
464A, B , C and D; 465A, B, C and D; and 466B and C was read and
upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, was referred to
the City Planning Commission for recommendation.
Refund of 1926 Real Tax
Granted Vim. Stiern.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Griffith , the
City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant
for $2.82 to 'lam. Stiern to cover an erroneous assessment of
1926 Personal Property.
Bakersfield , California, November 1, 1926. 99
Recommendation from Brotherhood
of Locomotive Firemen and inginemen
to Provide Boulevard Stops at Rail-
Road Crossings.
A petition presented by the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Firemen and Lnginemen recommending that boulevard stops be placed
at all railroad crossings within the City limits which are not
protected by flagmen was read and upon a motion by Griffith,
seconded by Bain, the Council approved the suggestion and referred
the matter to the City %Lanager for handling.
Leave of Absence Granted
City Clerk.
Upon a. motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, the
City Clerk was granted a 3'' days leave of absence, beginning
Wednesday, November 3, 1926.
Committee' s Report of Suggested
Changes in Plumbing Ordinance.
Mr. Griffith, of the Committee appointed to investigate
the advisability of amending certain sections of existing Plumbing
Ordinance reported that the Committee had met and after discussing
the question, recommended that no change be made at the present
time. Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlisle , the report
of the Committee was accepted and approved.
Wjournment.
Upon a motion by I:artin, seconded by Griffith, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of , 1 e City of Bakersfield,California.
,JT 6T:
City Clerk and ex-of icio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
Ba::.crsfield , California, Yov. 3, 1926 .
Minutes of the Regular is:eeting of the Council of the City
of Ba ,ersfield, California, held in the Council ChLmber of the
City Hall at eight o ' clock P. I,4. November 3 , 1926.
Present : Bain , Benson,Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith,llartin,Stoner.
Absent: None.
Yinutes of the Regular I:`eeting of November 1, 1926 ,
were read and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution Awarding
Contract to Dean & Stroble for Im-
provement of Street District No . 545.
This being the time set to further consider bid submitted
covering the proposed improvement of a portion of P Street , known
as Street District No. 545, upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by
Martin, a resolution awarding the contract to Dean & Stroble was
adopted as read by the follooving vote.:
Ayes: Bain,Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Yurtin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Confirm&.tion and Approval of
Assessment List for Street
District No. 535.
This being 'Lhe time set to listen to protests and appeals
against assessments levied for the improvement of portions of Calif-
ornia Avenue , 14th. and D 3tre-ts , known as Street District No. 535 ,
and no objections having been presented, upon a motion by Carlisle ,
seconded by Griffith, the assessment list was confirmed and approved
as submitted.
City Clerk Instructed to Prepare
Resolution of Intention to Close
a Portion of 23r6 . Street and
Certain Alleys.
A recommendation from the City Planning Commission,
proposing to close 23rd . Street from the west line of Cedar Street
to the east line of Oak Street, except as intersected by streets
running north and south between these limits , and also the closing
of certain alleys running east and west between 2� nd. and 24th.
Streets was read. The Planning Commission also recommended that
before these avenues of traffic be closed to the public , that a
dedication be made by property owners affected of alleys running
north and south. 20 feet in width in each Block, between 22nd. and
24th. Streets, from Cedar to Oak Streets. Upon a motion by Carlock,
seconded by Bain, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a
Resolution of Intention to accomplish this pur_)ose by the following
vote:
r1 es: Bain, Carlisle , Carloch , Griffith , Yartin , :;toner.
Noes: Benson.
absent : None.
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101
Resolution from Bakersfield Realty
Board Protesting Boulevard at
Railway Street Crossings.
A resolution adopted by the Bakersfield Realty Board
protesting any measure which might be adopted providing boule-
vard stops at railway streets crossings was read and upon a
motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, was ordered placed on
file .
Acceptance of City Treasurer's
Financial Report for September, 19M.
U.-on a motion by Bain, seconded by Carlock, the
City Treasurer 's Financial report for the month of September,
1926 , was accepted and ordered placed on file .
Amproval of Map Showing a Sub-
division of Block "D" , Lowell
Addition.
Upon a "otion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock,
a map shoeing a subdivision of all of that portion of Block D,
Lowell Addition, lying east of the Tern Island CLnal right
of way was approved.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock,
claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and
the Auditor was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer
to cover same.
Adjournment.
Upon a motior. by Carlock, seconded by Griffith ,
the Council adjourned.
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la.yor of the City f BakersfAid ,Calif.
�1TL�T:
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City Clerk and en-officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield , California.
10u Bakersfield , California, Iloveir:uer 15 , 1926 .
Minutes of the Re�'�ular Iieeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. M. ITovesber 15 , 1926 .
Present - Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Car-lock , Griffith , I':artin.
Absent : Stoner.
Due to the absence of Iayor Stoner, Councilman
Griffith assumed the chair as presiding officer.
Minutes of the Regular Yeeting of Nover;foer 8,1926 ,
were read and ap )roved as read.
I-rotest from Parent Teachers
Associations Against Ordinance
Prohibiting Roller Coasters on
sidewalks.
A Committee from -the Parent Teachers Associations
appeared before the Council and protested against Ordinance
No. 278 New Series, which pxohibits the use of roller coasters
and similar devices on the sidewclks in the residential section
of the City. After some discussion, upon a motion by Carlock,
seconded by Bain, action on the matter was deferred for one
week for consideration.
Protest in Reg=_rd to Open -Ditch
in Santa re Tract.
A protest signed by a number of residents in the
Santa Fe Addition , protesting the maintenance of an open ditch
in that section of the city was read , and upon a motion by
Martin, seconded by Bain, the matter was referred to the City
hanager, City Attorney and health Officer for handling.
Permit Granted to Provately Con-
struct Pavement in Alley Funning
Through Block 430, -bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Carlisle , the
property owners in Block 430 , Bakersfield , were granted per-
mission to construct a pavement in the alley between 18th. and
19th. Streets , from Spruce 'co If�yrtle Streets , under the super-
vision of the City --'ngineer. A plan covering the work was also
approved.
BAkersfiel.d, California., Novei;,ber 15 , 1926 . �Qc2
City Attorney 3equested to :attend
Trafic ]Meeting in Fresno, November
18th. to 40th. Inclusive.
A communication from the League of California %unici-
p-:.lities advising the Council that a meeting will be held in
Fresno , beginning November 18th. for the purpose of preparing
plans for a uniform traffic ordinance was read, and upon a
motion by Yartin, seconded by Carlock, City Attorney Brittan
was delegated to represent the City of Bakersfield at this
meeting.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Bain, the
Council adjourned.
Nhyor of"the City of Bakersfield , California.
AIT ST:
City: Clerk and e -officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield ,
California.
1 Q Bakersfield , California, November 22, 1926.
Minutes of the Regular beeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield , Californ:_a, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. M. November 22, 1926.
Present: Bain,Benson, Carlisle , Carlock,Griffith,lvartin, Stoner.
Absent : None.
Minutes of the Regular &eeting of November 15 , 1926 ,
were read and approved as react.
Proposed Change in Roller Coaster
Section, Traffic Ordinance.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Griffith , the
matter of a proposed change in the roller coaster section of
the Traffic Ordinance was referred to the City attorney for
recommendation.
Adoption of Three Resolutions
Accepting Conveyance of Alley
South of 3rd. Street, Between
L and N Streets.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, three
Resolutions accepting Deeds, conveying to the City a 20 foot
alley, between L and N Streets , south of Third Street , were
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain,Benson, Carlisle , Cas,lock,Grifflth,I,J;artin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 282
New Series , Changing Boundaries
of Sixth 'Ward to Include South
Bakersfield District No. 3.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle ,
Ordinance No . 282 New aeries, changing the boundaries of the
Sixth ',V rd so as to include South Bakersfield District No. 3 ,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock,Griffith, Yartin ,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Bakersfield , California, November 22, 1926 .
Re°and Granted Otto D.Gadd.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Griffith, the City
Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant for
$16.81 , covering refund to Otto 1). Gadd on property which in
1925 was entitled to military exemption.
Approval of Assessment Diagram,
Street District No. 539.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin,
Assessment Diagram for Street District No. 539 :=ras approved
as submitted .
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith., seconded by Carlock,
claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and
the Auditor was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer
to cover same.
Adjcurnment.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bai:ersfield,California.
ATTL;ST:
Oitr Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield , California.
1Q� Bakersfield, California., November 29 , 1926.
Minutes of the Regular ;ieeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield , California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. Y. November 29, 1926 .
Present . Bain,Benson,Carlisle ,Carlock,Griffith ,Martin, Stoner.
Absent: None .
A:inutes of the Regular .meeting of November 22, 1926 ,
were read and a :proved as read .
.'Wopti.on of Resolution Closing
Alley in Block 15 , Lowell Addition--
Resolution of Intention No. 522.
Upon a motion by Griffith , seconded by Bain, Resolu-
tion ordering the closing of the alley in .3lock 15 , Lowell
Addition, as outlined in Resolution of Intention No. 522 was
adopted as read by the fol.lo•; ing vote:
Ayes: Bain,Benson,Carlisle ,Carlock,Griffith, Iviartin, Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: None.
Adoption of Resolution of Inten-
tion No. 547, re-Closing of 23rd.
Street from Cedar to Oak Streets
and Certain Alleys.
Upon a motion by BL�in, seconded by Griffith, Resolu-
tion of Intention No. 547 , proposing to close certain portions
of 23rd Street and certain: alleys, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Carlock, Griffith, Imartin.
Noes: Benson.
Declined to vote: Carlisle , Stoner .
Absent: None .
Refund of 1926 Real Taxes
Granted Charles L. Scott.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, the
City auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant
for $12. 00 in favor of Charles L. Scott for refund of 1926
real tax, subject to military exemption.
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Cancellation of 1926 Real 'faxes
on Property Acquired by the Calif-
ornia State Veterans Welfare Board.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Carlock, the City
A ,.ditor was authorized and instructed to cancel 1926 tax levied
against Lots 11 and 12 , Block 8, of the Bernard Addition due to
this property having been acquired by the State Veterans Uelfare
Board.
:adoption of Ordinance No. 283 New
Series, Amending Traffic Ordinance
No. 260 New Series.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Ya-rtin, Ordinance
No. 283 New Series, amending Traffic Ordinance No . 260 New Series
by adding a new section regulating coasting devices on sidewalks
in the residential section, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock,Griffith, lia.rtin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Protest Against Discharge of
Former Police Officer--Ldm. Harding.
A petition signed by a large number of electors of the
City of Bakersfield , asl:ing that the necessary steps be taken to
reinstate Vim. Harding, former police officer was read, and it was
moved by Griffith that the petition be referred to the City Manager
who in return to take the matter up with the Chief of Police for
favorable action. The motion was lost for want of a second.
Protest Against Condition of 30th.
Street Fast of Chester Avenue.
A petition filed with the Council against the present
condition of 30th. Street east of Chester .avenue was read, and upon
a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, the matter was referred to
the City Manager for handling.
Adjournment.
Upon ariotion by Martin, seconded by Griffith, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of t City of Bakersfield,Calif.
:iT1FST: �-
City Clerk and ex-otiticio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
108 Bakersfield, California, December 6 , 1926.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Coancil Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. M. December 6, 1926.
Present: Bain , Benson, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Absent: Carlisle.
Minutes of the Regular Meetin of November 29 , 1926 ,
were read and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution Providing
for Bonds for Sewer District No. 530.
This being the time set to hear protests or appeals
against the issuance of bonds to cover the unpaid assessments in
Sewer District No. 530 and no protests having been presented,
upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith,ran order pro-
viding for the issuance of Bonds in the total sum of $9,770.19,
was adopted - .s read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson,Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlisle.
Adoption of Resolution No. 548,
Proposing to Narrow Portions of
Dracena, Palm, Pine , Bank and
Third Streets.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, Resolu-
tion of Intention No. 548, proposing to narrow the width of
portions of Dracena, Palm, Pine , Bank and Third Streets , was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlisle.
Approval of Standard Manhole
and Lamphole.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Benson, plan
showing standard manhole and lamphole was approved.
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Donation to Fast Bakersfield
Community Christmas Tree.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, the
City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant
for $100.00 to A.F. Hasse to be expended in providing a community
Christmas tree for `.east Bakersfield.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith , seconded by Carlock,
claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the
Auditor was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to
cover same.
Adjournment .
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Benson, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of h City of Bakersfield,California
r
ATTyST/:
City Clerk and ex- fficio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield ,
California.
110 Bakersfield , California, December 13, 1926.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o `clock P . M.December 13, 1926.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock,Griffith,Martin, Stoner.
Absent : None.
Minutes of the Regular Yeeting of December 6 , 1926 ,
were read and approved as read.
Protests from W. W. Kelly and
A. E. Pittaway Relative to In-
stallation of Sewers in Sewer
District No. 542 on Alleged
Private Property.
Protests from W. W. Kelly and A. E. Pittaway relative
to construction of sewers by the City in Sewer District No. 542,
through what is alleged to be private property were read and upon
a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle , were ordered placed
on file .
Resolution of Intention Ordered
to Open I Street, South to
Brundage Lane.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Griffith, the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare a Resolution of Inten-
tion to open I Street, south to Brundage Lane.
Refund of 1926 Real Tax
Granted L. H. Farmer.
Upon a mw,ien by Griffith, seconded by Bain, the City
Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a wax-rant to
L. H. Farmer for $12.00 , covering refund of taxes paid on prop-
erty entitled to military exemption.
Approval of Assessment Diagram
for Sewer District No. 542.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Benson, assessment
diagram for Sewer District No. 542 was approved.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the itY7 of kker field,California.
ATTEST:
City Clerk and e._-of icio Ulerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
1 �. 1
Bakersfield , California, December 20, 1926.
lwinutes of the Regular meeting of the Council of the
City of 2akersfield , California, held in the Council chamber of the
City Hall at eight o 'clock P. L. December 20, 1926.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin.
Absent: Stoner.
Due to the absence of Mayor Stoner Councilman Griffith
assumed the chair as presiding officer.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 13, 1926 ,
were read and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution Accepting
Deed from County of Kern for Park
at 26th. and P Streets.
Upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Martin, a
resolution accepting a conveyance dated December 20th. 1926 ,
from the County of Kern of a piece of land north of 26th. Street,
between P Street and the Panama Slough, to be used as a public
park was adopted as read by the folllo-nring vote :
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Oarlock, Griffith, Martin.
Noes: None.
Absent: Stoner.
Petition for the Improvement of
30th Street East of Chester Avenue.
A petition signed b;; a large number of property
owners in the Homaker Park Tract , petitioning the Council to
take the necessary steps to improve 30th. Street running west
from said Homaker Park Tract to Chester Avenue was read, and
upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Carlisle , a committee of
three was appointed to work in conjunction with the City lianager,
Engineer and Attorney in investigation the advisability of im-
proving an artery leading into the tract. The acting Mayor ap-
pointed Councilmen Carlisle, Bain and Benson on the Committee.
1 Bakersfield , California, December 20th. 1926.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle, claims
as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor
was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
City Attorney Instructed to
:"amend Planning Commission Ordi-
nance No. 110 New Series.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Carlisle , the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to City
Planning Commission Ordinance No. 110 New Series, so that just
such matters as the City Council may deem necessary to be re-
ferred to the Planning Commission for recommendation, will be
taken up with that body.
Appropriation Ordered for
Flood Control of Kern River.
City Manager Ogden reported to theCouncil that after
investigating, he would recommend that the city expend up to
$500.00 for flood control work necessary on Kern River and
upon a motion by Lartin, seconded by Bain, the Council accepted
the report and instructed that a sum not to exceed $500.00 be
expended as the City's share in this work.
Adjournment.
Upon a. motion by Cctrlock, seconded by Martin, the
Council adjourned.
lz;�or of t4Cityof Bakersfield , alifornia
ATTEST:
City Clerk and ex-o ficio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
113
Bakersfield, California, December 27, 1926.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield , California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. M.December 27 , 1926.
Present : Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith,Martin,Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 20, 1926 ,
were read and approved as read.
Protest Against Drainage Condi-
tion on Oleander Avenue.
Verbal protests were presented by residents on Oleander
Avenue relative to quantities of rain water standing at the
intersection of Oleander Avenue and Buena Vista Street and
asked that steps be taken to remedy the condition. Upon a motion
by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle , the matter was referred to
the City Manager for handling.
Adjournment .
Upon a motion by Griffith , seconded by Carlock, the
Council adjourned.
yor of the City of Baker's-gield, California.
ATTEST:
L.
City Clerk and ex--`officio Qlerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.